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Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane


INCI name:
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
Function:
stabilizing agent, UV absorber, UV filter.
Origin:
Chemical.
Concentration allowed by European regulations :
Up to 5% in final cosmetic products.
Where to find it / them? :
Body creams/freezes, tinted sun creams, shower oils, sun lip balms, eau de toilette, mists/milks/sun creams, scrubs, tanning oils, shampoos,
Risks to health:
Suspected percutaneous penetration, potential allergen, suspected endocrine disruptor, toxic for the body (photodegradation into various other organic compounds such as aromatic acids, aldehydes, phenols and acetophenones).
Risks to the environment :
Potential aquatic ecotoxicity, potential PBT (Persistent, Bioaccumulative and Toxic).
More information :
Anti-UVA sun filter.