SULIZOBENZONE

SULIZOBENZONE

Other Names: Benzophenone–4, Escalol

Mode of usage pertaining to the discussion below: Topical application in cosmetics and personal care products.

What it is:  Sulisobenzone protects against both UVA and UVB rays, though it is primarily effective in the UVB range. It is commonly used to enhance the UV protection of sunscreen products but is typically combined with other filters to achieve broad-spectrum coverage.

Safety in special situations:

Pregnancy Women
Not recommended for use by pregnant women
Nursing Mother
Not recommended for use by nursing mothers
Babies under 2 years
Not recommended for babies
Childrens
Not recommended for children
Cancer Free
Not recommended for people with a history of/at risk of cancer

Note:

  • Sulizobenzone is considered a potential endocrine disruptor.

Environmental and Ecological Concerns:

Vegan
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Synthetic Origin
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Biodegradable
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Ecotoxicity
Potentially toxic to aquatic ecosystems

Attributes:

Comedogenicity
Not listed as an ingredient to be comedogenic based on currently available data
acne prone skin
Not listed as an ingredient to be avoided by people with acne prone skin based on currently available data
sensitive skin
May not be safe

Note:

  • Sulizobenzone is a potential allergen

Safety Profile (Based on regional guidelines):

European Union – CIR Safe to use, as per current practice
European Union – SCCS Safe to use, as per current practice
US FDA Listed as Non-GRASE (Not generally recognized as safe and effective) Category III
ASEAN guidelines Safe to use, as per current practice

Conclusionconclusion
Sulizobenzone is considered safe for use within the recommended concentrations, as per regional regulatory guidelines.

Referencesbook

  1. https://health.ec.europa.eu
  2. https://www.accessdata.fda.gov
  3. https://www.mdpi.com
  4. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Disclaimer: The above information is based on ongoing toxicology research at CHOSEN®’s R&D. We do our best to update the information as and when the latest studies are available. If you have any inputs regarding the above information, please email us at ingredients@chosenstore.in