Benzophenone-1
AKA “4-DIHYDROXYBENZOPHENONE, Benzoresorcinol, Resbenzophenone, Inhibitor DHBP, Uvinul 400, Advastab 48, Uvistat 12, Quinsorb 010”
Synthetic
Ingredient Facts
Benzophenone-1
AKA: 4-DIHYDROXYBENZOPHENONE, Benzoresorcinol, Resbenzophenone, Inhibitor DHBP, Uvinul 400, Advastab 48, Uvistat 12, Quinsorb 010
Synthetic · Uv Absorber · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Sunscreen Filter
Safety Concern
Synthetic
Clean
Helps protect skin from UV rays by absorbing sun damage before it penetrates the skin's surface.
Solubility Practically insoluble in cold water
Formula
C13H10O3
Mol. Weight
214.22
CAS #
131-56-6
Form
Powder
State
Dry Powder
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Functions
Uv Absorber
Blocks or absorbs UV rays to protect your skin from sun damage, dark spots, and premature aging.
Shields from UV damage
Traditional Use
A synthetic UV absorber developed in the 20th century for sunscreen and photoprotection applications. Part of the benzophenone family created to provide broad-spectrum UV protection when natural alternatives proved insufficient.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Sun Damage
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
EWG
4
CIR
Safe w/Qualifications
Pregnancy
Caution
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
ewg-4
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Concentration Guide
2.0%
0%3%
Reg. Limit
EU/SCCS limit: 2% in cosmetic products. Opinion: SCCS/1672/24
Regulatory Agencies
Benzophenone-1
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Benzophenone-10
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Benzophenone-11
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Benzophenone-12
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Benzophenone-1
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Benzophenone-12
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Verified Feb 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR