BENZOPHENONE-3

RestrictedCAS 131-57-723 regulations across 22 markets

BENZOPHENONE-3 is a cosmetic ingredient classified as Light Stabilizer. Also known as CAS 131-57-7. It is regulated in 22 markets including UAE, Armenia, Bahrain.

Also Known As

CAS Number
131-57-7

Market Overview — 29 Markets

European Union1
United Kingdom1
United States
California
Maryland
Washington
Canada
Brazil1
South Korea1
Japan2
Taiwan
Australia
Singapore1
Malaysia1
Thailand1
Indonesia1
Vietnam1
Philippines1
UAE1
Saudi Arabia1
Qatar1
Oman1
Kuwait1
Bahrain1
Russia1
Belarus1
Kazakhstan1
Armenia1
Kyrgyzstan1

Detailed Regulations

Europe2 regulations
European UnionRestrictedAnnex VI #4
Chemical name
2-Hydroxy-4-methoxybenzophenone / Oxybenzone
CAS
131-57-7
Max concentration
a) 6% b) 2,2% c) 0,5% Footnote 1: However, cosmetic products containing '2-Hydroxy-4-methoxy-benzophenone/Oxybenzone' and complying with the restrictions set out in Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 as ap
Product type
a) Face products, hand products, and lip products, excluding propellant and pump spray products b) Body products, including propellant and pump spray products c) Other products
Conditions of use
For a) and b): Contains Benzophenone-3 (*) Footnote (*): Not required if concentration is 0,5 % or less and when it is used only for product protection purposes.
Other conditions
a) If used at 0,5 % to protect product formulation, the levels used as UV filter must not exceed 5,5 %. b) If used at 0,5 % to protect product formulation, the levels used as UV filter must not exceed 1,7 %.

Source: EC 1223/2009 Annex VI

United KingdomRestrictedAnnex VI #4
Chemical name
2-Hydroxy-4-methoxybenzophenone/Oxybenzone
CAS
131-57-7
Max concentration
For product types—(a) 2.2%;(b) 6%;(c) 0.5%.
Product type
Product types— (a) skin products, other than those listed in paragraph (b), including all propellant and pump spray skin products;(b) face products, hand products and lip products (excluding propellant and pump spray face products, hand products and lip products);(c) all other cosmetic products.
Conditions of use
Max: For product types—(a) 2.2%;(b) 6%;(c) 0.5%. Contains Benzophenone-3
Other conditions
For product types (a) and (b), not to be used at more than 0.5% to protect product formulation.If used at 0.5% to protect product formulation, the levels used as UV filter must not exceed, for product types—(a) 1.7%;(b) 5.5%.

Source: UK retained EC 1223/2009 Annex VI

Americas1 regulation
BrazilRestrictedAnnex RDC_600 #12
Chemical name
2 - Hidroxi - 4 - metoxibenzofenona BENZOPHENONE-3
Max concentration
10%
Conditions of use
Para concentrações maiores que 0,5% incluir advertência na rotulagem: "contém Benzophenone- 3".

Source: ANVISA RDC 600

East Asia & Oceania3 regulations
South KoreaRestrictedAnnex restricted #M870
Chemical name
Benzophenone-3
Conditions of use
* 배합한도 : 5%

Source: MFDS Korea Cosmetics Regulation

JapanRestrictedAnnex Appendix 4 (UV Absorbers) #4-2
Chemical name
2-Hydroxy-4-methoxybenzophenone
Max concentration
5.0%
Product type
Leave-on (cosmetics not washed away)

Source: MHLW Standards for Cosmetics (Notification No.331 of 2000)

JapanRestrictedAnnex Appendix 4 (UV Absorbers) #4-2
Chemical name
2-Hydroxy-4-methoxybenzophenone
Product type
Rinse-off (cosmetics washed away after use)

Source: MHLW Standards for Cosmetics (Notification No.331 of 2000)

ASEAN6 regulations
SingaporeRestrictedAnnex ACD Annex VII (UV Filters) #4
Chemical name
2-Hydroxy-4-methoxy-benzophenone/Oxybenzone / Benzophenone-3
CAS
131-57-7
Max concentration
a) 6% b) 2.2% c) 0.5%
Conditions of use
For a) and b) Not more than 0.5% to protect product formulation a) Face products, hand products, and lip products, excluding propellant and pump spray products If used at 0.5 %to protect product formulation, the levels used as UV filter must not exceed 5.5 %. b) Body products, including propellant and pump spray products If used at 0.5 %to protect product formulation, the levels used as UV filter must not exceed 1.7 %. Other products | Label: For a) and b): Contains Benzophenone-3 (1)

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

MalaysiaRestrictedAnnex ACD Annex VII (UV Filters) #4
Chemical name
2-Hydroxy-4-methoxy-benzophenone/Oxybenzone / Benzophenone-3
CAS
131-57-7
Max concentration
a) 6% b) 2.2% c) 0.5%
Conditions of use
For a) and b) Not more than 0.5% to protect product formulation a) Face products, hand products, and lip products, excluding propellant and pump spray products If used at 0.5 %to protect product formulation, the levels used as UV filter must not exceed 5.5 %. b) Body products, including propellant and pump spray products If used at 0.5 %to protect product formulation, the levels used as UV filter must not exceed 1.7 %. Other products | Label: For a) and b): Contains Benzophenone-3 (1)

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

ThailandRestrictedAnnex ACD Annex VII (UV Filters) #4
Chemical name
2-Hydroxy-4-methoxy-benzophenone/Oxybenzone / Benzophenone-3
CAS
131-57-7
Max concentration
a) 6% b) 2.2% c) 0.5%
Conditions of use
For a) and b) Not more than 0.5% to protect product formulation a) Face products, hand products, and lip products, excluding propellant and pump spray products If used at 0.5 %to protect product formulation, the levels used as UV filter must not exceed 5.5 %. b) Body products, including propellant and pump spray products If used at 0.5 %to protect product formulation, the levels used as UV filter must not exceed 1.7 %. Other products | Label: For a) and b): Contains Benzophenone-3 (1)

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

IndonesiaRestrictedAnnex ACD Annex VII (UV Filters) #4
Chemical name
2-Hydroxy-4-methoxy-benzophenone/Oxybenzone / Benzophenone-3
CAS
131-57-7
Max concentration
a) 6% b) 2.2% c) 0.5%
Conditions of use
For a) and b) Not more than 0.5% to protect product formulation a) Face products, hand products, and lip products, excluding propellant and pump spray products If used at 0.5 %to protect product formulation, the levels used as UV filter must not exceed 5.5 %. b) Body products, including propellant and pump spray products If used at 0.5 %to protect product formulation, the levels used as UV filter must not exceed 1.7 %. Other products | Label: For a) and b): Contains Benzophenone-3 (1)

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

VietnamRestrictedAnnex ACD Annex VII (UV Filters) #4
Chemical name
2-Hydroxy-4-methoxy-benzophenone/Oxybenzone / Benzophenone-3
CAS
131-57-7
Max concentration
a) 6% b) 2.2% c) 0.5%
Conditions of use
For a) and b) Not more than 0.5% to protect product formulation a) Face products, hand products, and lip products, excluding propellant and pump spray products If used at 0.5 %to protect product formulation, the levels used as UV filter must not exceed 5.5 %. b) Body products, including propellant and pump spray products If used at 0.5 %to protect product formulation, the levels used as UV filter must not exceed 1.7 %. Other products | Label: For a) and b): Contains Benzophenone-3 (1)

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

PhilippinesRestrictedAnnex ACD Annex VII (UV Filters) #4
Chemical name
2-Hydroxy-4-methoxy-benzophenone/Oxybenzone / Benzophenone-3
CAS
131-57-7
Max concentration
a) 6% b) 2.2% c) 0.5%
Conditions of use
For a) and b) Not more than 0.5% to protect product formulation a) Face products, hand products, and lip products, excluding propellant and pump spray products If used at 0.5 %to protect product formulation, the levels used as UV filter must not exceed 5.5 %. b) Body products, including propellant and pump spray products If used at 0.5 %to protect product formulation, the levels used as UV filter must not exceed 1.7 %. Other products | Label: For a) and b): Contains Benzophenone-3 (1)

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

GCC6 regulations
UAERestrictedAnnex VI #4
Chemical name
2-Hydroxy-4-methoxybenzophenone / Oxybenzone
CAS
131-57-7
Max concentration
a) 6% b) 2,2% c) 0,5% Footnote 1: However, cosmetic products containing '2-Hydroxy-4-methoxy-benzophenone/Oxybenzone' and complying with the restrictions set out in Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 as ap
Product type
a) Face products, hand products, and lip products, excluding propellant and pump spray products b) Body products, including propellant and pump spray products c) Other products
Conditions of use
For a) and b): Contains Benzophenone-3 (*) Footnote (*): Not required if concentration is 0,5 % or less and when it is used only for product protection purposes.
Other conditions
a) If used at 0,5 % to protect product formulation, the levels used as UV filter must not exceed 5,5 %. b) If used at 0,5 % to protect product formulation, the levels used as UV filter must not exceed 1,7 %.

Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 VI)

Saudi ArabiaRestrictedAnnex VI #4
Chemical name
2-Hydroxy-4-methoxybenzophenone / Oxybenzone
CAS
131-57-7
Max concentration
a) 6% b) 2,2% c) 0,5% Footnote 1: However, cosmetic products containing '2-Hydroxy-4-methoxy-benzophenone/Oxybenzone' and complying with the restrictions set out in Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 as ap
Product type
a) Face products, hand products, and lip products, excluding propellant and pump spray products b) Body products, including propellant and pump spray products c) Other products
Conditions of use
For a) and b): Contains Benzophenone-3 (*) Footnote (*): Not required if concentration is 0,5 % or less and when it is used only for product protection purposes.
Other conditions
a) If used at 0,5 % to protect product formulation, the levels used as UV filter must not exceed 5,5 %. b) If used at 0,5 % to protect product formulation, the levels used as UV filter must not exceed 1,7 %.

Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 VI)

QatarRestrictedAnnex VI #4
Chemical name
2-Hydroxy-4-methoxybenzophenone / Oxybenzone
CAS
131-57-7
Max concentration
a) 6% b) 2,2% c) 0,5% Footnote 1: However, cosmetic products containing '2-Hydroxy-4-methoxy-benzophenone/Oxybenzone' and complying with the restrictions set out in Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 as ap
Product type
a) Face products, hand products, and lip products, excluding propellant and pump spray products b) Body products, including propellant and pump spray products c) Other products
Conditions of use
For a) and b): Contains Benzophenone-3 (*) Footnote (*): Not required if concentration is 0,5 % or less and when it is used only for product protection purposes.
Other conditions
a) If used at 0,5 % to protect product formulation, the levels used as UV filter must not exceed 5,5 %. b) If used at 0,5 % to protect product formulation, the levels used as UV filter must not exceed 1,7 %.

Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 VI)

OmanRestrictedAnnex VI #4
Chemical name
2-Hydroxy-4-methoxybenzophenone / Oxybenzone
CAS
131-57-7
Max concentration
a) 6% b) 2,2% c) 0,5% Footnote 1: However, cosmetic products containing '2-Hydroxy-4-methoxy-benzophenone/Oxybenzone' and complying with the restrictions set out in Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 as ap
Product type
a) Face products, hand products, and lip products, excluding propellant and pump spray products b) Body products, including propellant and pump spray products c) Other products
Conditions of use
For a) and b): Contains Benzophenone-3 (*) Footnote (*): Not required if concentration is 0,5 % or less and when it is used only for product protection purposes.
Other conditions
a) If used at 0,5 % to protect product formulation, the levels used as UV filter must not exceed 5,5 %. b) If used at 0,5 % to protect product formulation, the levels used as UV filter must not exceed 1,7 %.

Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 VI)

KuwaitRestrictedAnnex VI #4
Chemical name
2-Hydroxy-4-methoxybenzophenone / Oxybenzone
CAS
131-57-7
Max concentration
a) 6% b) 2,2% c) 0,5% Footnote 1: However, cosmetic products containing '2-Hydroxy-4-methoxy-benzophenone/Oxybenzone' and complying with the restrictions set out in Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 as ap
Product type
a) Face products, hand products, and lip products, excluding propellant and pump spray products b) Body products, including propellant and pump spray products c) Other products
Conditions of use
For a) and b): Contains Benzophenone-3 (*) Footnote (*): Not required if concentration is 0,5 % or less and when it is used only for product protection purposes.
Other conditions
a) If used at 0,5 % to protect product formulation, the levels used as UV filter must not exceed 5,5 %. b) If used at 0,5 % to protect product formulation, the levels used as UV filter must not exceed 1,7 %.

Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 VI)

BahrainRestrictedAnnex VI #4
Chemical name
2-Hydroxy-4-methoxybenzophenone / Oxybenzone
CAS
131-57-7
Max concentration
a) 6% b) 2,2% c) 0,5% Footnote 1: However, cosmetic products containing '2-Hydroxy-4-methoxy-benzophenone/Oxybenzone' and complying with the restrictions set out in Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 as ap
Product type
a) Face products, hand products, and lip products, excluding propellant and pump spray products b) Body products, including propellant and pump spray products c) Other products
Conditions of use
For a) and b): Contains Benzophenone-3 (*) Footnote (*): Not required if concentration is 0,5 % or less and when it is used only for product protection purposes.
Other conditions
a) If used at 0,5 % to protect product formulation, the levels used as UV filter must not exceed 5,5 %. b) If used at 0,5 % to protect product formulation, the levels used as UV filter must not exceed 1,7 %.

Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 VI)

EAEU5 regulations
RussiaRestrictedAnnex 5 #4
Chemical name
2-гидрокси-4-метоксибензофенон/Оксибензон (2-hydroxy-4-methoxybenzophenone/Oxybenzone)
CAS
131-57-7
Max concentration
6 процентов
Conditions of use
Содержит бензофенон-3<1>
Other conditions
Не более 0,5% для защиты рецептуры

Source: TR CU 009/2011 Annex 5 (UV Filters) (Ref 4)

BelarusRestrictedAnnex 5 #4
Chemical name
2-гидрокси-4-метоксибензофенон/Оксибензон (2-hydroxy-4-methoxybenzophenone/Oxybenzone)
CAS
131-57-7
Max concentration
6 процентов
Conditions of use
Содержит бензофенон-3<1>
Other conditions
Не более 0,5% для защиты рецептуры

Source: TR CU 009/2011 Annex 5 (UV Filters) (Ref 4)

KazakhstanRestrictedAnnex 5 #4
Chemical name
2-гидрокси-4-метоксибензофенон/Оксибензон (2-hydroxy-4-methoxybenzophenone/Oxybenzone)
CAS
131-57-7
Max concentration
6 процентов
Conditions of use
Содержит бензофенон-3<1>
Other conditions
Не более 0,5% для защиты рецептуры

Source: TR CU 009/2011 Annex 5 (UV Filters) (Ref 4)

ArmeniaRestrictedAnnex 5 #4
Chemical name
2-гидрокси-4-метоксибензофенон/Оксибензон (2-hydroxy-4-methoxybenzophenone/Oxybenzone)
CAS
131-57-7
Max concentration
6 процентов
Conditions of use
Содержит бензофенон-3<1>
Other conditions
Не более 0,5% для защиты рецептуры

Source: TR CU 009/2011 Annex 5 (UV Filters) (Ref 4)

KyrgyzstanRestrictedAnnex 5 #4
Chemical name
2-гидрокси-4-метоксибензофенон/Оксибензон (2-hydroxy-4-methoxybenzophenone/Oxybenzone)
CAS
131-57-7
Max concentration
6 процентов
Conditions of use
Содержит бензофенон-3<1>
Other conditions
Не более 0,5% для защиты рецептуры

Source: TR CU 009/2011 Annex 5 (UV Filters) (Ref 4)

Frequently Asked Questions

Is BENZOPHENONE-3 banned in any country?

BENZOPHENONE-3 is not banned in any of the 26 markets tracked by Formpli. However, it may be subject to restrictions or conditions of use in some markets.

What are the restrictions on BENZOPHENONE-3 in cosmetics?

BENZOPHENONE-3 is restricted or has conditions of use in UAE, Armenia, Bahrain, Brazil, Belarus, European Union, Indonesia, Japan, Kyrgyzstan, South Korea, Kuwait, Kazakhstan, Malaysia, Oman, Philippines, Qatar, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Thailand, United Kingdom, Vietnam. Restrictions may include maximum concentration limits, product type limitations, or mandatory labeling requirements. See the detailed regulations above for specifics.

Can I use BENZOPHENONE-3 in cosmetics?

BENZOPHENONE-3 is regulated in 22 markets. It has restrictions in UAE, Armenia, Bahrain, Brazil, Belarus, European Union, Indonesia, Japan, Kyrgyzstan, South Korea, Kuwait, Kazakhstan, Malaysia, Oman, Philippines, Qatar, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Thailand, United Kingdom, Vietnam. Use Formpli's free screening tool to check your full ingredient list against all 26 markets at once.

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