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Oxybenzone or benzophenone-3 or BP-3 (trade names Milestab 9, Eusolex 4360, Escalol 567, KAHSCREEN BZ-3) is an organic compound belonging to the class of aromatic ketones known as benzophenones. It takes the form of pale-yellow crystals that are readily soluble in most organic solvents.
Benzophenone is a naturally occurring organic compound with the formula (C 6 H 5) 2 CO, generally abbreviated Ph 2 CO. Benzophenone has been found in some fungi, fruits and plants, including grapes. [4] It is a white solid with a low melting point and rose-like odor [5] that is soluble in organic solvents. Benzophenone is the simplest ...
Other benzophenone derivatives like avobenzone, benzophenone: These are related to oxybenzone, and “often used in sunscreens to absorb UV radiation,” says Rogers. “Some research suggests ...
The following is a list of chemicals published as a requirement of Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986, commonly known as California Proposition 65, that are "known to the state to cause cancer or reproductive toxicity" as of January 3, 2020. [1]
Benzphenone-1 – benzophenone-12 (BP-1 –BP-12) are UVA/UVB absorbers. Some of them are used in sunscreens. Benzophenone-3 (oxybenzone) Benzophenone-4 (sulisobenzone)
Sulisobenzone (benzophenone-4) is an ingredient in some sunscreens which protects the skin from damage by UVB and UVA ultraviolet light. [ 2 ] [ 3 ] Its sodium salt, sulisobenzone sodium , is also referred to as benzophenone-5 .
IARC group 2B substances, mixtures and exposure circumstances are those that have been classified as "possibly carcinogenic to humans" by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) as [1] This category is used when there is limited evidence of carcinogenicity in humans and less than sufficient evidence of carcinogenicity in experimental animals.
Avobenzone was patented in 1973 and was approved in the EU in 1978. It was approved by the FDA in 1988. As of 2021, the FDA announced that they do not support avobenzone as being generally recognized as safe and effective (GRASE) [1] citing the need for additional safety data.