Is Fluorescent Brightening Agent 367 safe in cosmetics?
Fluorescent Brightening Agent 367 has a safety rating of "POOR" in our database. EU status: prohibited. US status: restricted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Fluorescent Brightening Agent 367
INCI: FLUORESCENT BRIGHTENER 367
Fluorescent Brightening Agent 367 (CAS 5089-22-5) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as UV absorber, optical brightener. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: prohibited.
CAS Number
5089-22-5
Function
UV absorber, optical brightener
Safety Rating
POOR
Chemistry & Identifiers
IUPAC Name
2-[4-(1,3-benzoxazol-2-yl)naphthalen-1-yl]-1,3-benzoxazole
InChIKey
WFYSPVCBIJCZPX-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Regulatory Status
🇪🇺 EU Status
prohibited
🇺🇸 US Status
restricted
US Notes
FDA permits only in very limited cosmetic applications; primarily restricted. Health Canada screening assessment flagged environmental and health concerns.
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Fluorescent Brightening Agent 367 - available to Pro subscribers.
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ECHA REACH Registration
European Chemicals Agency REACH dossier and Substances of Very High Concern listing.
Registration Type
Full
Tonnage Band
1 - 10 tonnes
Substance Type
SUBSTANCE
SVHC Candidate
No
Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Brightener
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Fluorescent Brightening Agent 367 - available to Pro subscribers.
Regulatory Flags
prohibited-EU
optical-brightener
genotoxic-concern
UV-absorber
avoid
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Fluorescent Brightening Agent 367 allowed in the EU?
Fluorescent Brightening Agent 367 EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Fluorescent Brightening Agent 367 do in cosmetics?
Fluorescent Brightening Agent 367 functions as: UV absorber, optical brightener. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 5089-22-5.
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