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BENZOPHENONE-5

Molecular structure

How much products actually contain

No product states its amount yet.

Of the products containing it, 1 list it before the 1% line and 2 after it (usually 1% or less).

Products using this ingredient

3 of 3 confirmed · likeliest to carry enough first

Definition

US FDA substance register · UNII 853Z42ZYAS · registered name BENZOPHENONE-5 · single chemical substance

Source: US FDA Unique Ingredient Identifier (UNII)

Benzophenone-5 is the sodium salt of Benzophenone-4 and conforms to the formula:

Cosmetic roles

Filters UV to protect skin (sunscreen active)UV FILTERAbsorbs UV (including to protect the product)UV ABSORBERProtects colour and scent from lightLIGHT STABILIZER

Safety & regulatory references

Restricted
China

Source: MFDS (Korea) cosmetic regulatory information

Argentina · Brazil

  • Maximum concentration permitted at final product : 5% (expresado como ácido

ASEAN

  • Maximum authorised concentration in the finished cosmetic product : 5% (as acid)

Japan

  • Maximum amount per 100 g (Cosmetics not used for mucosa and to be washed away) : 10 g
  • Maximum amount per 100 g (Cosmetics not used for mucosa and not to be washed away) : 10 g
  • Maximum amount per 100 g (Cosmetics that may be used for mucosa) : 1.0 g

European Union

  • Maximum concentration in ready for use preparation : 5%(as acid)

Source: MFDS (Korea) cosmetic regulatory information

Restriction VI/22 · Other restriction: ban substances that deplete the ozone layer

Source: EU CosIng ingredient list

Reviewed by CIR: Annual Review of Cosmetic Ingredient Safety Assessments - 2002/2003

Source: US Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR)

Reviewed by CIR: Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Benzophenones-1, -3, -4, -5, -9, and -11

Source: US Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR)

Reviewed by CIR: Final Report: Amended Safety Assessment of Benzophenones as Used in Cosmetics

Source: US Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR)

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Official labels & definitions

JCIA labelling name オキシベンゾン-5: 本品は、ベンゾフェノンの誘導体であり、次の化学式で表される。

Source: JCIA labelling names (Japan)

Names & identifiers

BENZOPHENONE-5INCI벤조페논-5Korean label name (MFDS standard)Benzenesulphonic acid 5-benzoyl-4-hydroxy-2-methoxy-, mono sodium saltSynonymオキシベンゾン-5Japanese labelling name
CAS No.chemical registry number
6628-37-1
EC No.EU chemical inventory number
613-918-7
DTXSIDUS EPA chemical ID
DTXSID40216481
DTXCIDUS EPA compound ID
DTXCID40138972
IUPAC
Sodium 5-benzoyl-4-hydroxy-2-methoxybenzene-1-sulfonate
Molecular formula
C14H11NaO6S
Molecular weight
330.29 g/mol

Measured properties

Appearance
solid
Melting/freezing point
305.22 ℃(est.)

Values measured on the substance itself. The KOSHA data are a reference for writing and reviewing safety data sheets, not a specification for a commercial raw material.

Source: KOSHA safety data sheets (Korea)

What products actually use it for

What the 8 products reported to the US EPA with this ingredient use it for. Products outside cosmetics are included, so the top few rows are its main uses.

  • UV stabilizer8

Source: US EPA CompTox dashboard

Related literature

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