4-PROPOXY-2-HYDROXYBENZOPHENONE is graded A (Safe) by Expert·ING, based on COSING regulatory data.
4-PROPOXY-2-HYDROXYBENZOPHENONE
Safety grade: A
This is a man-made chemical compound that absorbs ultraviolet light. It belongs to a family of UV-filtering ingredients called benzophenones, commonly used in sun protection products.
It is used in cosmetic products to absorb and neutralize harmful UV radiation from the sun, helping to protect both the skin and the product's formula from UV-related damage and degradation.
Graded using: COSING.
Last verified: May 26, 2026
Other Stabilising ingredients
- HYDROXYETHYLCELLULOSE — Grade A
- DISTEARDIMONIUM HECTORITE — Grade A
- MICROCRYSTALLINE CELLULOSE — Grade A
- CHOLESTEROL — Grade A
- HYDROGENATED VEGETABLE GLYCERIDES CITRATE — Grade A
- BETA-SITOSTEROL — Grade A
- COCONUT ALCOHOL — Grade A
- MONTMORILLONITE — Grade A