BENZOPHENONE
BENZOPHENONE is a cosmetic ingredient classified as Fragrance. Also known as CAS 119-61-9. It is regulated in 16 markets including UAE, Bahrain, Canada.
Also Known As
- CAS Number
- 119-61-9
Market Overview — 29 Markets
Detailed Regulations
Europe2 regulations
- Chemical name
- Benzophenone
- CAS
- 119-61-9
Source: EC 1223/2009 Annex II
- Chemical name
- Benzophenone
- CAS
- 119-61-9
Source: UK retained EC 1223/2009 Annex II
Americas2 regulations
- Chemical name
- Benzophenone
- CAS
- 119-61-9
- Conditions of use
- Prop 65 Warning Required: cancer
Source: California Prop 65
- Chemical name
- Benzophenone
- CAS
- 119-61-9
- Max concentration
- 3%
Source: Health Canada Cosmetic Ingredient Hotlist
East Asia & OceaniaNo restrictions
No specific restrictions for BENZOPHENONE in South Korea, Japan, Taiwan, Australia.
ASEAN6 regulations
- Chemical name
- Benzophenone
- CAS
- 119-61-9
Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)
- Chemical name
- Benzophenone
- CAS
- 119-61-9
Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)
- Chemical name
- Benzophenone
- CAS
- 119-61-9
Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)
- Chemical name
- Benzophenone
- CAS
- 119-61-9
Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)
- Chemical name
- Benzophenone
- CAS
- 119-61-9
Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)
- Chemical name
- Benzophenone
- CAS
- 119-61-9
Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)
GCC6 regulations
- Chemical name
- Benzophenone
- CAS
- 119-61-9
Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 II)
- Chemical name
- Benzophenone
- CAS
- 119-61-9
Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 II)
- Chemical name
- Benzophenone
- CAS
- 119-61-9
Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 II)
- Chemical name
- Benzophenone
- CAS
- 119-61-9
Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 II)
- Chemical name
- Benzophenone
- CAS
- 119-61-9
Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 II)
- Chemical name
- Benzophenone
- CAS
- 119-61-9
Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 II)
EAEUNo restrictions
No specific restrictions for BENZOPHENONE in Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Armenia, Kyrgyzstan.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is BENZOPHENONE banned in any country?
Yes, BENZOPHENONE is banned in UAE, Bahrain, European Union, Indonesia, Kuwait, Malaysia, Oman, Philippines, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Thailand, United Kingdom, Vietnam. Always check current regulations before formulating products for these markets.
What are the restrictions on BENZOPHENONE in cosmetics?
BENZOPHENONE is restricted or has conditions of use in Canada. Restrictions may include maximum concentration limits, product type limitations, or mandatory labeling requirements. See the detailed regulations above for specifics.
Can I use BENZOPHENONE in cosmetics?
BENZOPHENONE is regulated in 16 markets. It is banned in UAE, Bahrain, European Union, Indonesia, Kuwait, Malaysia, Oman, Philippines, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Thailand, United Kingdom, Vietnam. It has restrictions in Canada. Use Formpli's free screening tool to check your full ingredient list against all 26 markets at once.
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Check Ingredients FreeThis information is for reference only and does not constitute legal or regulatory advice. Regulations change — always verify with official sources and consult a regulatory specialist before exporting cosmetic products. Data sourced from EU COSING, US FDA, Health Canada, MHLW Japan, MFDS Korea, ASEAN ACD, GCC SFDA, TGA Australia, ANVISA Brazil, EAEU TR CU, and Taiwan TFDA.