Fragrance avoidance
Not a strong fit for fragrance avoidance because it carries Fragrance.
The ingredient itself is a fragrance-linked signal, so it is better treated as an avoid case when fragrance exposure is the main concern.
- beauty
- industrial
2,4-Dihydroxybenzophenone
CAS 120920-25-4
Fragrance · UV stabilizer
Concern score
Not assessed — no hazard data yet.
Why it's flagged
EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 2410 composition records across product categories including Medical/dental, Home maintenance, Personal care.
Regulation
No restrictions found. 2,4-Dihydroxybenzophenone appears in these published regulatory listings.
- commercial_presence
- consumer_product_presence
- cpdat_category:beauty|industrial
- definition_level:complete
- definition_type:primary
- ingredient_type:ingredient substance
- occupational_presence
- substance_class:chemical
USEPAcommercial use observedEPA CPDat observed this chemical in 2410 composition records across product categories including Medical/dental, Home maintenance, Personal care. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including UV stabilizer, Fragrance.
- EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 2410 composition records across product categories including Medical/dental, Home maintenance, Personal care. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including UV stabilizer, Fragrance.Source →
USFDAlisted in openFDA substanceopenFDA substance registry classifies this ingredient as chemical.
- openFDA substance registry classifies this ingredient as chemical.Source →
Evidence
No graded sources yet for 2,4-Dihydroxybenzophenone. We publish evidence only once a source is linked and reviewed — this ingredient is in the catalog, but has not been assessed.
Suitability
Context-specific fit derived from published classifications and the current ingredient evidence profile.
Avoid
Where it appears
Prevalence of 2,4-Dihydroxybenzophenone in our catalog (epa_cpdat).
Products
2,410
Brands
6
Medical/dentalHome maintenancePersonal careConstruction
Typical roles
FragranceUV stabilizer
Found in these products
- Jojoba, Vanilla & almond oil hand washBayliss & hardingHigh
- non-acetone nail polish removerUp&Up · Non Food Products
- Catrice More than Nude nail polishCosnova · Kosmetik
- Lacura hand wash ProtectingNon Food ProductsCritical
- Esmalte efecto gelVogueCritical
- 660 DIVINEREVLON · MakeupLow
- Non-acetone nail polish removerTargetCritical
- butler please 772L'Oréal, L'Oreal Consumer products, Essie · MakeupCritical
- Quick Dry Base CoatRevlon · MakeupCritical
- Eau de CologneMont St MichelHigh
- Moisture plus hand gelCarex, Cussons · Hand SanitizersCritical
- AMETHYST ACCENT Nail ColorFingerPaints · MakeupCritical
- PAPER MACHE Nail ColorFingerPaints · MakeupCritical
- Diadermine Bi-Phase Express OogreinigingslotionHenkel, Diadermine · FaceCritical
- Pharma ip Eau de pargum pour femme 32Critical
- Esmalte de unas YesensyCritical
- Nail Polish BordeauxYesensy
