Fragrance avoidance
Nothing to weigh for this context yet.
We have no published hazard signal for this ingredient, so we cannot say how it behaves in this context — that is missing evidence, not a clean result.
- beauty
Phytoene
CAS 540-04-5
Also registered as 2 other CAS numbers
7696-40-4 · 13832-75-2
Concern score
Not assessed — no hazard data yet.
Phytoene in plain language
Also known as 7,7',8,8',11,11',12,12'-Octahydro-psi,psi-carotene · (all-E)-Phytoene · All-trans-7,7',8,8',11,11',12,12'-octahydro-Lycopene · all-trans-phytoene · psi,psi-Carotene, 7,7',8,8',11,11',12,12'-octahydro- · trans-Phytoene
Used in cosmetics as a UV filter, an occlusive and a hair conditioner.
- UV filter
- Occlusive
- Hair conditioning
- Light stabilizer
- We haven't assessed a concern score for this ingredient yet. It is listed for cosmetic use in the EU.
What we know about this ingredient
EPA DSSTox provides the canonical identifier, structure, and synonym profile for this chemical.
Regulation
No restrictions found. Phytoene appears in these published regulatory listings.
EUCosIngActivePhytoene is the organic compound that conforms generally to the formula
- Phytoene is the organic compound that conforms generally to the formulaSource →
Expert safety opinions
No expert opinion on file for Phytoene. These are the independent scientific bodies that assess ingredients like this one; we show an opinion only when a record we hold cites it.
SCCS
EU Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety
No SCCS opinion on file.
CIR
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (US expert panel)
No CIR safety assessment on file.
Evidence & sources
No graded research studies for Phytoene yet. This record is compiled from the published data sources below — registries and regulatory listings, not study findings.
Suitability
Context-specific fit derived from published classifications and the current ingredient evidence profile.
No signal in this context