Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
INCI name
- BUTYL METHOXYDIBENZOYLMETHANE,
Alternative names
- Avobenzon,
- Butyl-4'-Methoxy-Dibenzoylmethan,
- Parsol 1789,
- Avobenzone,
Origin
No information available
Definition
- chemical UV broadband filter,
INCI function
- UV absorber,
- UV filter,
Substance category
- LSF non-degradable,
- LSF Bioaccumulation,
Characteristics
- protects the cosmetic product from the effects of UV light
- Filters certain UV rays in order to protect the skin or the hair from harmful effects of these rays
- Bioaccumulation behaviour (accumulates in organisms)
CAS-No.
- 70356-09-1,
EINECS/EILINCS-No.
- 274-581-6,
Studies, literature and statements
Springer Lexikon Kosmetik, page 79
Chemical UV broadband filter. Note: May cause photoallergic reactions. Evaluation: not recommendable.
Wirkungen und Umweltverhalten von UV-Filtern Schlumpf, Lichtensteiger,Frei, page 141
It is striking that many substances have a high bioaccumulation potential and have proven to be persistent in the degradation tests carried out. Such substances can accumulate in fish. This is shown by measurements from a bathing lake in Germany. If substances are not metabolized or excreted by organisms, they can accumulate via the food chain and ultimately cause damage to predators at the top of the food chain, such as the otter or fish-eating birds.
Wirkungen und Umweltverhalten von UV-Filtern Schlumpf, Lichtensteiger,Frei, page 139/142
The data show, firstly, that some of the UV filters frequently used today have a considerable potential for environmental hazards and, secondly, that for individual substances the data available is too limited to allow an assessment to be made.
Danish Margin of Safety Calculation for Avobenzone Parameter
Consumer Safety Committee (SCCS). 13,14 In addition, avobenzone has been identified by the EU Scientific Committee as a non
Estrogens that could affect human health by the EU Scientific Committee on
Cosmetic Products and Non-Food Products (SCCNFP).15 Independent non-governmental organizations
such as the Environmental Working Group (EWG) have also reviewed existing human exposure data and
Toxicity data for avobenzone and have concluded that toxicity is low and there are no
Hormone disruption associated with this ingredient.
Product examples
This list includes 10 random products that contain Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane.
- Lancôme Renergie Lift Volumetry
- Avene Sonnenstick Spf 50+
- La Roche-Posay Anthelios Xl 50+ Creme Fondante
- Hipp Sonnenmilch 30 Baby Sanft
- Hakawerk W. Schlotz Hakasolar Sonnenlotion Lsf 10
- Florena Tagespflege Traubenkern-Öl
- Vegan Tattoo Sunsport Spf 50
- L’Occitane Douche Parfumée Thé Vert & Bigarade, 2016
- La Roche-Posay Anthelios Ac Lsf 30 Mattierendes Fluid Gesicht Sonnenschutz
- Balea Q10 Tagescreme Lsf 30