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Benzophenone-9
AKA “Benzophenone 9, Uvinuc ds 49, Uvinul 3048, Disodium 2, 2'-dihydroxy-4, 4'-dimethoxy-5, 5'-disulfobenzophenone, UNII-7925W14T4L”
Synthetic
Ingredient Facts
Benzophenone-9
AKA: Benzophenone 9, Uvinuc ds 49, Uvinul 3048, Disodium 2, 2'-dihydroxy-4, 4'-dimethoxy-5, 5'-disulfobenzophenone, UNII-7925W14T4L
Synthetic · Uv Absorber · EWG: 2
Synthetic
Sunscreen Filter
Synthetic
Clean
A UV filter that helps protect skin from sun damage and premature aging caused by UV rays.
Formula
C15H12Na2O11S2
Mol. Weight
478.40
CAS #
76656-36-5
Form
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 water-soluble UV absorber developed in the late 20th century for use in aqueous sunscreen and cosmetic formulations. Created to provide UV protection in hydrophilic products where lipophilic UV filters were impractical.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
Sun Damage
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
EWG
2
CIR
Safe w/Qualifications
Pregnancy
Caution
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
ewg-2
medical-approval
pregnancy-nursing-safe
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Feb 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR