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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.

Background

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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No clinical trials found

No clinical trials found for this drug

FDA Approved Products

Product Name
Manufacturer
Route
Strength
Approved
NDC Code
TOPICAL
39 mg in 1 mL
2023/12/31
49967-704
TOPICAL
6 g in 100 g
2011/11/21
51514-0217
TOPICAL
55 mg in 1 g
2019/11/12
62032-116
TOPICAL
3.5 mg in 1 g
2025/05/07
63645-140
TOPICAL
0.2 g in 4.2 g
2025/03/21
72449-415
TOPICAL
40 mg in 1 g
2025/05/02
10742-8745
TOPICAL
45 mg in 1 g
2025/04/28
63645-176
TOPICAL
3.1 g in 100 g
2025/03/31
67923-111
TOPICAL
39 mg in 1 mL
2023/12/31
49967-083
TOPICAL
5 mg in 1 g
2025/05/07
63645-163

EMA Approved Products

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HSA Approved Products

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NMPA Approved Products

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PPB Approved Products

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No PPB products found

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TGA Approved Products

Product Name
ARTG ID
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Status
Reg. Date
Ingredient
271593
Active
2016/02/29
oxybenzone
226086
Active
2014/07/22
oxybenzone
308869
Active
2018/08/31
oxybenzone
371951
Active
2021/08/02
oxybenzone
91788
Ashanti Ostrich Oil Pty Ltd
Active
2002/11/13
oxybenzone
14883
Active
1991/09/05
oxybenzone
432870
Active
2024/01/08
oxybenzone
58434
Ashanti Ostrich Oil Pty Ltd
Active
1996/12/20
oxybenzone
91036
Lady Alexander Pty Ltd
Active
2002/09/17
oxybenzone
298130
Active
2018/01/03
oxybenzone
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