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Protaphenone 3
- CAS Number
- 131-57-7
- EC Number
- 205-031-5
- INCI Name
- Benzophenone-3
Product families
Applications
Personal Care — Beauty & Care
- Sun Care
Product Families
Cosmetic Ingredients — Cosmetic Actives
- Sunscreen Agents
Other characteristics
- Brand
- Protaphenone
- Synonyms
(2-Hydroxy-4-methoxyphenyl)phenylmethanone, 2-Benzoyl-5-methoxyphenol, 2-Hydroxy-4-methoxybenzophenone, 4-Methoxy-2-hydroxybenzophenone, 4-Methoxy-2-hydroxybenzophenone butyric acid, Oxybenzone
- Functions
- UV Absorber
- Benefit Claims
- SPF Enhancement, UV Absorption
- SPF Enhancement
- UV Absorption
- Certifications & Compliance
- FDA Compliant, REACH (Europe)
- Note
- 1 FDA Approved
- Markets
- Personal Care
- Use Levels
- 0.05 - 0.20%, max. 6%¹
- Technology
- Cosmetic Ingredients
- Application Format
- Creams
- Leave On
- Usage
Used in cosmetic applications to prevent discoloration caused by exposure to light; Used in conjunction with other Sunscreen Agents
- Benefits and Features
Oxybenzone - Sunscreen Agent - Absorbs UVB and short UVA
- Sun Care Applications
- Sunscreen Cream
- Certifications and Compliance
- FDA Compliant
- REACH (Europe)
- Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
- UV Absorber
