# Benzophenone

URL: https://app.greenveil.ai/ingredients/ingredient_dtxsid_dtxsid0021961
Categories: beauty, cleaning, industrial
Functions: Deodorizer, finish, Flavouring and nutrient, Fragrance, No specific technical function, Photosensitizers, Stabilizing agent, uv acrylic layer, UV stabilizer
Identifier: DTXSID0021961

> Benzophenone is used as deodorizer / finish. EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 94 composition records across product categories including Raw materials, Furniture and furnishings, Laboratory supplies. Assessed from 5 sources.

## Safety assessment

- Chemical concern: not yet assessed
- Rationale: EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 94 composition records across product categories including Raw materials, Furniture and furnishings, Laboratory supplies.

## Regulatory status

- US: commercial use observed — EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 94 composition records across product categories including Raw materials, Furniture and furnishings, Laboratory supplies. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including UV stabilizer, Deodorizer, No specific technical function.
- US: listed in openFDA substance — openFDA substance registry classifies this ingredient as chemical.

_Assessed by Greenveil._