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Oxybenzone

Generic Name
Oxybenzone
Brand Names
Meijer
Drug Type
Small Molecule
Chemical Formula
C14H12O3
CAS Number
131-57-7
Unique Ingredient Identifier
95OOS7VE0Y

Overview

Oxybenzone is an organic compound used in sunscreens. It is a derivative of benzophenone. It forms colorless crystals that are readily soluble in most organic solvents. It is used as an ingredient in sunscreen and other cosmetics because it absorbs UV-A ultraviolet rays.

Indication

Used as an ingredient in sunscreen and other cosmetics.

Associated Conditions

  • Sunburn

Clinical Trials

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FDA Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Manufacturer
NDC Code
Route
Strength
Effective Date
OraLabs
63645-176
TOPICAL
45 mg in 1 g
4/28/2025
The Mentholatum Company
10742-8745
TOPICAL
40 mg in 1 g
5/2/2025
LS Promotions Inc
72449-415
TOPICAL
0.2 g in 4.2 g
3/21/2025
ERKUL KOZMETIK SANAYI VE TICARET ANONIM SIRKETI
82715-102
TOPICAL
2 g in 100 mL
8/6/2025
Innovation Brands Inc.
72104-362
TOPICAL
3.1 g in 100 g
7/1/2025
Retail Concepts of Minnesota, Inc.
84603-166
TOPICAL
4 g in 100 g
9/10/2025
OraLabs
63645-163
TOPICAL
5 mg in 1 g
5/7/2025
OraLabs
63645-140
TOPICAL
3.5 mg in 1 g
5/7/2025
Retail Concepts of Minnesota, Inc.
84603-112
TOPICAL
4 g in 100 g
9/3/2025
ERKUL KOZMETIK SANAYI VE TICARET ANONIM SIRKETI
82715-104
TOPICAL
0.1 g in 100 mL
8/6/2025

EMA Drug Approvals

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HSA Drug Approvals

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NMPA Drug Approvals

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PPB Drug Approvals

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Health Canada Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Company
DIN
Dosage Form
Strength
Market Date
BODY ZONE SPF 8 SUNSCREEN
Biotech Holdings Ltd.
02237975
Lotion - Topical
1 %
6/15/1998
BULL FROG WATER ARMOR SPORT QUICK SPRAY SUNSCREEN BROAD SPECTRUM SPF 50
sun & skin care research inc
02411113
Spray - Topical
5 % / W/W
N/A
BOTANICAL EFFECTS HYDRATE & PROTECT BROAD SPECTRUM SUNSCREEN SPF 30
mary kay cosmetics ltd
02401282
Lotion - Topical
4.0 % / W/W
N/A
BROAD SPECTRUM SPF 30 SPORT SUNSCREEN CONTINUOUS SPRAY
prime enterprises, llc
02397978
Spray, Bag-On-Valve - Topical
2.0 % / W/W
8/19/2013
MARCELLE HYDRA-C 24 H + SPF 15 FPS MOISTURIZING CREAM CRÈME HYDRATANTE DRY SKIN PEAUX SÈCHES
groupe marcelle inc
02434768
Cream - Topical
3.0 % / W/W
11/3/2015
ANTHELIOS ULTRA-FLUID LOTION
laboratoires la roche-posay canada
02364700
Lotion - Topical
6.00 % / W/W
4/13/2011
CELLULAR DEFENSE SHIELD SPF 15
la prairie inc.
02235041
Liquid - Topical
4 %
5/31/1999
LIP PROTECTOR SPF 20
mission product holdings inc
02322684
Cream - Topical
4.5 %
N/A
SEA & SKI SPF 30 SPORT SUNBLOCK
faulding consumer, inc.
02244388
Lotion - Topical
3 %
3/5/2002
PRESUN ULTRA 15 GEL
westwood-squibb, division of bristol-myers squibb canada inc.
02238653
Gel - Topical
6 %
2/25/1999

CIMA AEMPS Drug Approvals

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No CIMA AEMPS (Spain) approvals found for this drug.

Philippines FDA Drug Approvals

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No Philippines FDA approvals found for this drug.

Saudi SFDA Drug Approvals

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No Saudi SFDA approvals found for this drug.

Malaysia NPRA Drug Approvals

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No Malaysia NPRA approvals found for this drug.

UK EMC Drug Information

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