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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.