What is this ingredient?

미국 FDA 물질 등록 · UNII G63QQF2NOX · 등록명 AVOBENZONE · 단일 화학물질

Is there safety information?

일부 소비자에게는 피부 자극을 유발할 수 있습니다. Provides broad-spectrum UVA protection by absorbing UVA rays and dissipating them as heat. Its efficacy in cosmetics comes from its ability to protect against UVA-I and UVA-II wavelengths, which are responsible for premature skin aging and DNA damage. Absorbs long-wave UVA (320–400nm), converting UV energy to heat

Are there usage precautions?

자외선 A(UVA) 차단제 역할을 하는 성분으로, 주로 자외선 차단제에 사용됩니다. 피부 노화를 방지하고 자외선으로부터 피부를 보호하는 데 도움을 줍니다. Provides broad-spectrum UVA protection by absorbing UVA rays and dissipating them as heat. Its efficacy in cosmetics comes from its ability to protect against UVA-I and UVA-II wavelengths, which are responsible for premature skin aging and DNA damage. Absorbs long-wave UVA (320–400nm), converting UV energy to heat

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Ingredient Dictionary

BUTYL METHOXYDIBENZOYLMETHANE

Avobenzone is a member of dihydrochalcones.

Korean limit: 5%

BUTYL METHOXYDIBENZOYLMETHANE Molecular structure — Molecular structure

How much products actually contain

No product states its amount yet.

Of the products containing it, 101 list it before the 1% line and 70 after it (usually 1% or less).

Products using this ingredient

12 of 171 confirmed · likeliest to carry enough first · See all 171

Definition

US FDA substance register · UNII G63QQF2NOX · registered name AVOBENZONE · single chemical substance

Source: US FDA Unique Ingredient Identifier (UNII)

Avobenzone is a member of dihydrochalcones.

Source: PubChem

Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane is the substituted aromatic compound that conforms to the formula:

Cosmetic roles

Filters UV to protect skin (sunscreen active)UV FILTERProtects colour and scent from lightLIGHT STABILIZERAbsorbs UV (including to protect the product)UV ABSORBER

Safety & regulatory references

Allowed UV filter: United Kingdom

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive · EU Cosmetics Regulation · Taiwan FDA cosmetic ingredients · UK cosmetics regulations (OPSS)

Argentina · Brazil

Maximum concentration permitted at final product : 5%

ASEAN

Maximum authorised concentration in the finished cosmetic product : 5%

Canada

Maximum Concentration Permitted : ≤ 3%

Taiwan · China · South Korea

Maximum concentration : 5%

United States

Specific Limitations and Comments : Use of the term ""sunscreen"" or similar sun protection wording in a product's labeling generally causes the product to be subject to regulation as a drug or a drug/cosmetic, depending on the claims. However, sunscreen ingredients may also be used in some cosmetic products to protect the products’ color. The labelling must also state why the sunscreen ingredient is used, for example, ""Contains a sunscreen to protect product color."" If this explanation isn’t present, the product may be subject to regulation as a drug (21 CFR 700.35). For more information on sunscreens, refer to Tanning Products

Japan

Maximum amount per 100 g(Maximum amount of ingredient per 100 g) : 10 g(10 g)

European Union

Maximum concentration in ready for use preparation : 5%

Source: MFDS (Korea) cosmetic regulatory information

EU Cosmetics Regulation, Annex VI (allowed UV filters), entry 8 · maximum concentration 5%

Source: EU allowed UV filters (Annex VI)

Restriction VI/8

Source: EU CosIng ingredient list

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

Official labels & definitions

JCIA labelling name ｔ－ブチルメトキシジベンゾイルメタン: 本品は、次の化学式で表される芳香族化合物である。

Source: JCIA labelling names (Japan)

Names & identifiers

BUTYL METHOXYDIBENZOYLMETHANEINCI부틸메톡시디벤조일메탄Korean label name (MFDS standard)1,3-Propanedione, 1-[4-(1,1-dimethylethyl)phenyl]-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)-Synonymｔ－ブチルメトキシジベンゾイルメタンJapanese labelling name

CAS No.chemical registry number: 70356-09-1
EC No.EU chemical inventory number: 274-581-6
DTXSIDUS EPA chemical ID: DTXSID9044829
DTXCIDUS EPA compound ID: DTXCID7024829

IUPAC: 1-(4-tert-Butylphenyl)-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)propane-1,3-dione
Molecular formula: C20H22O3
Molecular weight: 310.393 g/mol

What products actually use it for

What the 43 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 stabilizer27
Fragrance14
Photosensitive agent2

Source: US EPA CompTox dashboard

Irritation and sensitisation studies

2 skin studies and 2 eye studies are on record.

Classed as low2

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 4 studies

Studies Indicate No Significant Irritation
skin irritation: in vivo · Screening · OECD Guideline 404 (Acute Dermal Irritation / Corrosion) equivalent or similar to
Not likely to be sensitizing
skin sensitisation: in vivo (non-LLNA) · Screening · equivalent or similar to OECD Guideline 406 (Skin Sensitisation)
Studies Indicate No Significant Irritation
eye irritation: in vivo · Screening · OECD Guideline 405 (Acute Eye Irritation / Corrosion) according to
Studies Indicate No Significant Irritation
eye irritation: in vivo · Screening · OECD Guideline 405 (Acute Eye Irritation / Corrosion) equivalent or similar to