Benzophenone-1

A UV stabiliser that protects a formula's colour and fragrance from light.

Type
UV stabiliser
How serious
Moderate severity
Evidence
Moderate evidence

Why it is flagged

Oestrogenic and anti-androgenic in laboratory assays; a recognised metabolite of oxybenzone.

Health topics it bears on

Sources

Also listed as

bp-1, 2,4-dihydroxybenzophenone