Is Tetramethylbutyl Dihydroxybenzamide safe in cosmetics?
Tetramethylbutyl Dihydroxybenzamide has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Tetramethylbutyl Dihydroxybenzamide
INCI: TETRAMETHYLBUTYL DIHYDROXYBENZAMIDE
Tetramethylbutyl Dihydroxybenzamide (CAS Likely related to derivatives used in UV filter compositions (associated with methylene bis-benzotriazolyl tetramethylbutylphenol, CAS 103597-45-1)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Antioxidant / UV-absorbing compound — the tetramethylbutyl moiety is. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted, max 10%. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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CAS Number
Likely related to derivatives used in UV filter compositions (associated with methylene bis-benzotriazolyl tetramethylbutylphenol, CAS 103597-45-1)
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Function
Antioxidant / UV-absorbing compound — the tetramethylbutyl moiety is characteristic of UV filter chemistry
Safety Rating
GOOD
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
EU Max Conc.
10%
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Not listed among FDA's 17 approved OTC sunscreen actives; if used as non-active antioxidant, falls under general provisions
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Tetramethylbutyl Dihydroxybenzamide.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Tetramethylbutyl Dihydroxybenzamide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Tetramethylbutyl Dihydroxybenzamide allowed in the EU?
Tetramethylbutyl Dihydroxybenzamide EU regulatory status: permitted. Maximum allowed concentration: 10%. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Tetramethylbutyl Dihydroxybenzamide do in cosmetics?
Tetramethylbutyl Dihydroxybenzamide functions as: Antioxidant / UV-absorbing compound — the tetramethylbutyl moiety is characteristic of UV filter chemistry. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Likely related to derivatives used in UV filter compositions (associated with methylene bis-benzotriazolyl tetramethylbutylphenol, CAS 103597-45-1).
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