Is Dihydroxyphenyl Benzimidazole Carboxylic Acid safe in cosmetics?
Dihydroxyphenyl Benzimidazole Carboxylic Acid has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Dihydroxyphenyl Benzimidazole Carboxylic Acid
INCI: DIHYDROXYPHENYL BENZIMIDAZOLE CARBOXYLIC ACID
Dihydroxyphenyl Benzimidazole Carboxylic Acid (CAS 174533-99-4) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as UV filter. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Auto-generated CPSR Part A draft with source citations
Function
UV filter
Safety Rating
GOOD
Chemistry & Identifiers
IUPAC Name
2-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)-3H-benzimidazole-5-carboxylic acid
InChIKey
UDYQXHVPYOHLJN-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Listed in cosmetic ingredient inventory
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Dihydroxyphenyl Benzimidazole Carboxylic Acid.
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Antioxidant
Humectant
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Dihydroxyphenyl Benzimidazole Carboxylic Acid.
Chemical Function
Antioxidant
Humectant
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dihydroxyphenyl Benzimidazole Carboxylic Acid allowed in the EU?
Dihydroxyphenyl Benzimidazole Carboxylic Acid EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Dihydroxyphenyl Benzimidazole Carboxylic Acid do in cosmetics?
Dihydroxyphenyl Benzimidazole Carboxylic Acid functions as: UV filter. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 174533-99-4.
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