KBeauty Verified™ — K-beauty checked against official records from Korea, the EU and the U.S.
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Benzophenone-9
Korean: 벤조페논-9 · CAS 76656-36-5 · Functions: uv absorber
KR South Korea (MFDS)
No specific rule on file.
EU European Union (CosIng)
No specific rule on file.
US United States (FDA)
No specific rule on file. The FDA regulates few cosmetic ingredients by name; no rule does not mean approval.
Other markets
How Benzophenone-9 is treated in 1 more market, from the overseas cosmetic regulation database compiled by Korea's MFDS. Always confirm with the regulator of that country before selling there.
Market
Status
Conditions
JP Japan
Restricted
MFDS summary (Korean):（注1）空欄は、配合してはならないことを示し、○印は、配合の上限がないことを示す。
* 【100g당 최대 배합량 (점막에 사용하지 않고 씻어내는 화장품 -Cosmetics not used for mucosa and to be washed away)】 : 10 g
* 【100g당 최대 배합량 (점막에 사용하지 않고 씻어내지 않는 화장품 - Cosmetics not used for mucosa and not to be washed away)】 : 10 g
* 【100g당 최대 배합량 (점막에 사용하는 화장품 - Cosmetics...
Information only, not medical advice. Rules change — always check the linked official source. If you are pregnant, have a skin condition or allergies, ask a dermatologist or pharmacist.
Frequently asked questions
Is Benzophenone-9 banned in the European Union?
We found no specific rule for it in the EU's CosIng records. That is not an approval or a safety statement.
Is Benzophenone-9 banned in South Korea?
We found no specific rule for it in Korea's MFDS records. That is not an approval or a safety statement.
Is Benzophenone-9 allowed in cosmetics in the U.S.?
We found no specific rule for it in the FDA's records. That is not an approval or a safety statement.
What is Benzophenone-9 used for in cosmetics?
The EU's CosIng inventory lists its functions as: uv absorber.
What is Benzophenone-9 called on Korean labels?
Korea's MFDS standard Korean name is 벤조페논-9.
Which K-beauty products contain Benzophenone-9?
2 products we checked list it, for example La'dor Hydro LPP Treatment 530ml, Tonymoly Perfect Lips Shocking Lip.
KBeauty Verified™ — K-beauty checked against official records from Korea, the EU and the U.S.
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