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Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane is used in cosmetic products. The substance acts as a UV absorber protecting the cosmetic product from UV radiation. All UV filters are regulated in the EC Cosmetics Regulation (1223/2009) Annex VII.
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From an allergological point of view, the substance is to be classified as questionable because of its possible photoallergic side effects. Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane is one of the most common sensitizers by far (EMCPPTS 2012) together with octocrylenes and benzophenone-3.
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- European Multicentre Photopatch Test Study (EMCPPTS) Taskforce (2012) A European multicentre photopatch test study. Br J Dermatol 166:1002-10099.
Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer