Is Methyl Hydroxyphenylbutylaminobenzoate safe in cosmetics?
Methyl Hydroxyphenylbutylaminobenzoate has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Methyl Hydroxyphenylbutylaminobenzoate
INCI: METHYL HYDROXYPHENYLBUTYLAMINOBENZOATE
Methyl Hydroxyphenylbutylaminobenzoate (CAS Not confirmed from retrieved data) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as UV Absorber / UV Filter (aminobenzoate derivative structure). EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
UV Absorber / UV Filter (aminobenzoate derivative structure)
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Not confirmed as an FDA-approved OTC sunscreen active; may be used as a cosmetic ingredient without sunscreen claims
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Methyl Hydroxyphenylbutylaminobenzoate.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Methyl Hydroxyphenylbutylaminobenzoate.
Regulatory Flags
potential-allergen
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Methyl Hydroxyphenylbutylaminobenzoate allowed in the EU?
Methyl Hydroxyphenylbutylaminobenzoate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Methyl Hydroxyphenylbutylaminobenzoate do in cosmetics?
Methyl Hydroxyphenylbutylaminobenzoate functions as: UV Absorber / UV Filter (aminobenzoate derivative structure). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not confirmed from retrieved data.
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