Benzophenone-4; Sulisobenzone(in 1,898 products)
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Functions:
1. Sunscreen - Physical sunscreens work by deflecting or scattering UV rays. Chemical sunscreens work by absorbing and dissipating the UV rays as heat.
This compound is categorized in WHO International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) 2018 - Group 2B
Scientific References:
1. PubChem: https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/19988
Regulatory References:
1. South Korea - Ministry of Food and Drug Safety - Prohibited/Restricted Chemicals
- Ref: 186
2. WHO International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) - Group 2B [2018]
- Benzophenone
3. EU CosIng Annex VI, LIST OF UV FILTERS ALLOWED IN COSMETIC PRODUCTS [2017]
- Ref: VI/22
4. Association of Southeast Asian Nations Annex VII, Allowed UV Filters
- 2-Hydroxy-4-methoxybenzophenone-5-sulfonic acid (Benzophenone-4) and its sodium salt (Benzophenone-5)
Safety and Hazards (UN GHS):
1. Causes skin irritation (H315)
2. May cause an allergic skin reaction (H317)
3. Causes serious eye irritation (H319)
4. May cause respiratory irritation (H335)
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