PermittedAnx. VIRef. VI/28

DIETHYLAMINO HYDROXYBENZOYL HEXYL BENZOATE

LIGHT STABILIZER · UV ABSORBER · UV FILTER · CAS 302776-68-7 · EC 443-860-6

Chemical identification

INCI
DIETHYLAMINO HYDROXYBENZOYL HEXYL BENZOATE
Chemical name
Benzoic Acid, 2-[4-(Diethylamino)-2-Hydroxybenzoyl]-, Hexyl Ester
IUPAC
CAS
302776-68-7
EC / EINECS
443-860-6
Trade synonyms
28833 · 82124

EU regulatory status

Reference
VI/28
Maximum concentration
10%
Other conditions
Di-n-hexyl phthalate (DnHexP) as an unavoidable trace impurity in DHHB must not exceed 10 ppm.
Warnings
CMR
Not classified
Last CosIng update
2013-07-29

Recent analyses mentioning this ingredient

  • SeguimientoConsejo científico SCCS · 30 de junio de 2025
    SCCS - Scientific Advice on the safety of Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate - DHHB – S83

    El SCCS publicó un consejo científico final sobre DHHB (filtro UV, Anexo VI, entrada 28) en relación con la presencia de DnHexP como contaminante. El comité fijó un nivel máximo seguro de 0.026% (260 ppm) para DnHexP cuando DHHB se usa hasta el 10%, y señala que el objetivo técnico alcanzable es 1 ppm. Si tu empresa formula con DHHB, revisá las especificaciones de pureza de tu proveedor y exigí certificados que acrediten DnHexP por debajo de 260 ppm; apuntá a proveedores que alcancen 1 ppm. Es probable que la Comisión adopte requisitos formales de pureza en el corto-mediano plazo.

Technical function

This ingredient is classified as:

LIGHT STABILIZERUV ABSORBERUV FILTER

About Annex VI of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009

Annex VI of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 contains the list of ultraviolet filters authorised for use in cosmetic products in the European Union. UV filters are substances added specifically to protect the skin and hair from the harmful effects of UV radiation, whether through absorption, reflection or dispersion. Only filters included in this annex may be used for that purpose; their use in other cosmetic categories without a sun-protection function may be subject to additional regulations. Each entry defines the maximum permitted concentration and, in some cases, the product categories or specific use restrictions. The SCCS evaluates the safety of each UV filter prior to its inclusion or modification in the annex. BD-API monitors changes to Annex VI and notifies Responsible Persons via automatic alerts, ensuring the ongoing compliance of sunscreen products and other products containing UV-protection components. Explore the full Annex VI

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Data source: Official CosIng from the European Commission, updated on 9 April 2026. Learn more →