CAS Number
131-57-7
Name
Benzophenone-3; Oxybenzone
SIN Groups
Highly reactive compounds
Reason for inclusion on the SIN List
Benzophenone-3 (BP-3) is an endocrine disruptor with estrogenic, antiandrogen and thyroid activity, affecting several body functions including development and immune function. The substance has been found in biomonitoring studies and in human milk and urine. It is categorized as an endocrine disruptor in the EU Commision Database. Date for inclusion on the SIN List
2011 May
REACH status, appears on
Source: ESIS CoRAP list
Registration information
Source: ESIS
Full registration
Hazard class and category code(s)
Source: ECHA No harmonized CLP classification ![]() Chemical informationSynonyms
2-hydroxy-4methoxy-benzophenone;
Oxybenzone;
Phenoxymethanone;
BP-3
EC number
205-031-5
Registered production volume
Source: ECHA 100 - 1000 tonnes per annum
(Bio)monitoring data
It has been found in surface waters, fish as well as wastewater
Possible uses
Source: DHI 2006; http://ntp.niehs.nih.gov/ntp/htdocs/ST_rpts/tox021.pdf
Used in plastics, suntan lotions and hair sprays, cosmetic dyes, creams, and lotions, nail polishes, synthetic resins
Technical function of substances
Source: DHI 2006; http://ntp.niehs.nih.gov/ntp/htdocs/ST_rpts/tox021.pdf An ultraviolet light absorber and stabilizer, photostabilizer.
Registered use(s) - Sector End Use (SU)
Source: ECHA SU 10: Formulation [mixing] of preparations and/or re-packaging (excluding alloys) SU 12: Manufacture of plastics products, including compounding and conversion
Registered use(s) - Chemical Product category (PC)
Source: ECHA PC 32: Polymer preparations and compounds PC 39: Cosmetics, personal care products PC 9a: Coatings and paints, thinners, paint removes PC 9b: Fillers, putties, plasters, modelling clay PC 9c: Finger paints
Registered use(s) - Environmental Release Category (ERC)
Source: ECHA ERC 2: Formulation of preparations ERC 4: Industrial use of processing aids in processes and products, not becoming part of articles ERC 5: Industrial use resulting in inclusion into or onto a matrix ERC 8a: Wide dispersive indoor use of processing aids in open systems ERC 8c: Wide dispersive indoor use resulting in inclusion into or onto a matrix ERC 8d: Wide dispersive outdoor use of processing aids in open systems ERC 8f: Wide dispersive outdoor use resulting in inclusion into or onto a matrix
Registered use(s) - Process Category (PROC)
Source: ECHA PROC 10: Roller application or brushing PROC 11: Non industrial spraying PROC 12: Use of blowing agents in manufacture of foam PROC 13: Treatment of articles by dipping and pouring PROC 14: Production of preparations or articles by tabletting, compression, extrusion, pelletisation PROC 15: Use as laboratory reagent PROC 19: Hand-mixing with intimate contact and only PPE available. PROC 1: Use in closed process, no likelihood of exposure PROC 21: Low energy manipulation of substances bound in materials and/or articles PROC 24: High (mechanical) energy work-up of substances bound in materials and/or articles PROC 25: Other hot work operations with metals PROC 2: Use in closed, continuous process with occasional controlled exposure PROC 3: Use in closed batch process (synthesis or formulation) PROC 4: Use in batch and other process (synthesis) where opportunity for exposure arises PROC 5: Mixing or blending in batch processes for formulation of preparations and articles (multistage and/or significant contact) PROC 6: Calendering operations PROC 7: Industrial spraying PROC 8a: Transfer of substance or preparation (charging/discharging) from/to vessels/large containers at non-dedicated facilities PROC 8b: Transfer of substance or preparation (charging/discharging) from/to vessels/large containers at dedicated facilities PROC 9: Transfer of substance or preparation into small containers (dedicated filling line, including weighing) ProducersCompany Group
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3V Sigma USA
3V SIGMA USA INC., 888 Woodstock St, Georgetown, Georgetown, 29440, SC, US, , USA
3V SIGMA USA INC., 888 Woodstock St, Georgetown, US, , USA Ashland
Ashland Services BV (0311), Marten Meesweg 8-10 3068 AV Rotterdam Netherlands , , Netherlands
edgewell
Wilkinson Sword GmbH, Schuetzenstr. 110 42659 Solingen NRW Germany , , Germany
EVERLIGHT
Everlight Europe B.V., Rivium Boulevard 112b 2909LK Capelle a/d Ijssel Netherlands , , Netherlands
Everlight Europe B.V., Rivium Boulevard 112b 2909LK Capelle a/d Ijssel Netherlands, , Netherlands Lambson
Lambson Limited, Clifford House York Road LS22 7NS Wetherby West Yorkshire United Kingdom , , United Kingdom
Merck
Merck KGaA, Frankfurter Strasse 64293 Darmstadt Germany , , Germany
Merck KGaA , Frankfurter Strasse 64293 Darmstadt Germany, , Germany Service Provider
Chemical Inspection & Regulation Service Limited, Room 002, Regus Harcourt Centre D02 HW77, Dublin, Ireland D02 HW77 Dublin Ireland , , Ireland
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Cytec Industries BV, Burgemeester van Lierplein 75 3134 ZB Vlaardingen Netherlands , , Netherlands
Cytec Industries BV, Burgemeester van Lierplein 75 3134 ZB Vlaardingen Netherlands, , Netherlands Symrise
Symrise AG, Mühlenfeldstraße 1 37603 Holzminden Germany , , Germany
Univar
CHEMPOINT, 411 108th Ave Ne, Bellevue, King, 98004, WA, US, , USA
CHEMPOINT, 411 108th Ave Ne, Bellevue, US, , USA Source: ECHA |