Description: Solid oil soluble UVA/UVB sunscreen. Aromatic ketone (synonyms: 2-hydroxy-4-methoxy-benzophenone, benzophenone-3). Pale yellow crystalline powder, weak rose-like odor. Water-insoluble, soluble in alcohol & oil.
CAS: 131-57-7
INCI Name: Benzophenone-3
Benefits:
- UVA and UVB filter (primarily UVB but also UVA)
- Enhances activity of other sunscreens (e.g. homosalate, octyl salicylate, OM-cinnamate, octinoxate)
- Protects polymers and organic substances in cosmetic products
- Stabilizes complex formulations and color cosmetics
Use: Incorporate into oil phase. Allowed use levels in the USA: up to 6% alone and 2-6% when used in combination with other sunscreen actives. Allowed levels in other countries: EU 10%, Japan 5%. For external use only. Store light- protected.
Applications: Sun care products (incl. baby sun care), color cosmetics with sun protection, various cosmetics & fragrances for product protection.
Country of Origin: USA
Raw material source: Benzoyl chloride and 3-hydroxyanisole
Manufacture: Oxybenzone is produced synthetically by the reaction of benzoyl chloride with 3-hydroxyanisole. The product is then recrystallized from water/methanol and dried.
Animal Testing: Not animal tested
GMO: GMO free (does not contain plant-derived components)
Vegan: Does not contain animal-derived components
Regulatory Information: Sunscreens are registered as API (Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient) or OTC-drug with the FDA. This means that, if you want to sell products containing a sunscreen, your facility must be registered with the FDA and operate under cGMP guidelines. Further information about the FDA regulation of sunscreens can be found
here.
Documents:
SDS,
Fact Sheet,
Certificate of Analysis For California Customers: Under California's Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act, better known as OEHHA Prop 65, we are required to place a warning to this product since the OEHHA believes that benzophenone (CAS 119-61-9), a substance used in the production of oxybenzone, is cancerogenic.
 | WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including Benzophenone, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov | |