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BIS-TRIMETHYLBENZOYL PHENYLPHOSPHINE OXIDE

Bis-Trimethylbenzoyl Phenylphosphine Oxide is the organic compound.

Molecular structure

How much products actually contain

No product states its amount yet.

Of the products containing it, 7 list it before the 1% line and 0 after it (usually 1% or less).

Products using this ingredient

7 of 7 confirmed · likeliest to carry enough first

Definition

US FDA substance register · UNII JOV61FMS35 · registered name BIS-TRIMETHYLBENZOYL PHENYLPHOSPHINE OXIDE · single chemical substance

Source: US FDA Unique Ingredient Identifier (UNII)

Bis-Trimethylbenzoyl Phenylphosphine Oxide is the organic compound.

Cosmetic roles

Protects colour and scent from lightLIGHT STABILIZER

Safety & regulatory references

Not classified under Korea’s toxic-substance GHS list · existing chemical substance

Source: Korea toxic substances GHS register (NIER)

CIR reviewed this ingredient and flagged its status as: Insufficient Data Announcement: Safety Assessment of Bis Trimethylbenzoyl PhenylphosphineOxide, Ethyl Trimethylbenzoyl Phenylphosphinate, andTrimethylbenzoyl Diphenylphosphine Oxide (insufficient data or use not supported — CIR's own classification, not a full safety-as-used conclusion).

Source: US Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR)

More data — names, identifiers, properties, test records, literature

Official labels & definitions

JCIA labelling name ビストリメチルベンゾイルフェニルホスフィンオキシド: 本品は、次の化学式で表される有機化合物である。

Source: JCIA labelling names (Japan)

Names & identifiers

BIS-TRIMETHYLBENZOYL PHENYLPHOSPHINE OXIDEINCI비스-트라이메틸벤조일페닐포스핀옥사이드Korean label name (MFDS standard)Methanone, 1,1′-(phenylphosphinylidene)bis[1-(2,4,6-trimethylphenyl)-SynonymビストリメチルベンゾイルフェニルホスフィンオキシドJapanese labelling name
CAS No.chemical registry number
162881-26-7
DTXSIDUS EPA chemical ID
DTXSID8044597
DTXCIDUS EPA compound ID
DTXCID6024597
IUPAC
Phenylbis(2,4,6-trimethylbenzoyl)-lambda~5~-phosphanone
Molecular formula
C26H27O3P
Molecular weight
418.473 g/mol

What products actually use it for

What the 13 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.

  • Photosensitizers6
  • Processing aids not otherwise specified3
  • Photosensitive agent2
  • Catalyst1
  • Stabilizing agent1

Source: US EPA CompTox dashboard

Irritation and sensitisation studies

15 skin studies and 5 eye studies are on record.

Classed as moderate1

The study conclusions largely agree (100%). These tests are on the raw material itself; irritation at the amount in a finished product is a different question.

See all 20 studies
  • Skin Sens. 1
    Skin Sensitization · Authoritative
  • High Frequency of Sensitization
    skin sensitisation: in vivo (non-LLNA) · Screening · according to other guideline: 92/69/EEC (maximisation), B.6
  • High Frequency of Sensitization
    skin sensitisation: in vivo (non-LLNA) · Screening · according to other guideline: 92/69/EEC (maximisation)
  • Studies Indicate No Significant Irritation
    skin irritation: in vivo · Screening · EU Method B.4 (Acute Toxicity: Dermal Irritation / Corrosion) (92/69/EEC) according to
  • Studies Indicate No Significant Irritation
    skin irritation: in vivo · Screening · other guideline: 92/69/EEC, B.4 according to
  • Studies Indicate No Significant Irritation
    skin irritation: in vivo · Screening · other guideline: 92/69/EEC according to
  • Studies Indicate No Significant Irritation
    skin irritation: in vivo · Screening · EU Method B.4 (Acute Toxicity: Dermal Irritation / Corrosion) (Directive 92/69/EEC) according to
  • Studies Indicate No Significant Irritation
    skin irritation: in vivo · Screening · EU Method B.4 (Acute Toxicity: Dermal Irritation / Corrosion) according to
  • High Frequency of Sensitization
    skin sensitisation: in vivo (non-LLNA) · Screening · according to EU Method B.6 (Skin Sensitisation)
  • High Frequency of Sensitization
    skin sensitisation: in vivo (non-LLNA) · Screening · according to other guideline: 92/69/EEC (Maximisation)
  • Ambiguous
    skin sensitisation: in vivo (non-LLNA) · Screening · according to other guideline: 92/69/EEC
  • High Frequency of Sensitization
    skin sensitisation: in vivo (non-LLNA) · Screening · according to OECD Guideline 406 (Skin Sensitisation) (1992)
  • High Frequency of Sensitization
    skin sensitisation: in vivo (non-LLNA) · Screening · according to EU Method B.6 (Skin Sensitisation) (Directive 92/69/EEC)
  • Ambiguous
    skin sensitisation · Screening · according to other guideline: 92/69/EEC (Maximisation)
  • Category 6.5B (Category 1)
    Skin Sensitization · Read Across
  • Studies Indicate No Significant Irritation
    eye irritation: in vivo · Screening · other guideline: 92/69/EEC according to
  • Studies Indicate No Significant Irritation
    eye irritation: in vivo · Screening · EU Method B.5 (Acute Toxicity: Eye Irritation / Corrosion) (92/69/EEC) according to
  • Studies Indicate No Significant Irritation
    eye irritation: in vivo · Screening · EU Method B.5 (Acute Toxicity: Eye Irritation / Corrosion) (Directive 92/69/EEC) according to
  • Studies Indicate No Significant Irritation
    eye irritation: in vivo · Screening · EU Method B.5 (Acute Toxicity: Eye Irritation / Corrosion) according to
  • Studies Indicate No Significant Irritation
    eye irritation: in vivo · Screening · other guideline: 92/69/EEC, B.5 according to

Source: US EPA CompTox dashboard

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