Cosmetic ingredient

PHENYLBENZIMIDAZOLE SULFONIC ACID

Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid is an aromatic organic compound used in cosmetic formulations because of its direct relationship with ultraviolet light. Its structure corresponds to the ingredient known by the INCI name PHENYLBENZIMIDAZOLE SULFONIC ACID.

Molecular structure of PHENYLBENZIMIDAZOLE SULFONIC ACID
2D molecular structure
CAS number
27503-81-7
EC number
248-502-0
Molecular formula
C13H10N2O3S
Molecular weight
274.30
Chemical name
2-Phenyl-1H-benzimidazole-5-sulphonic acid
InChIKey
UVCJGUGAGLDPAA-UHFFFAOYSA-N

PHENYLBENZIMIDAZOLE SULFONIC ACID: what it is

Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid is an aromatic organic compound used in cosmetic formulations because of its direct relationship with ultraviolet light. Its structure corresponds to the ingredient known by the INCI name PHENYLBENZIMIDAZOLE SULFONIC ACID.

PHENYLBENZIMIDAZOLE SULFONIC ACID: what it does in cosmetics

In a formula, it can have three complementary roles: light stabilizer, UV absorber, and UV filter. These classifications describe its technical action in relation to ultraviolet radiation and explain why this ingredient appears in certain cosmetic products.

PHENYLBENZIMIDAZOLE SULFONIC ACID: conditions and care

The use of this ingredient is subject to the VI/6 restriction recorded for PHENYLBENZIMIDAZOLE SULFONIC ACID.

Use limits

Restrictions and conditions of use

Cosmetic restriction
VI/6
Catalogue presence

Products containing this ingredient

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