DIETHYLAMINO HYDROXYBENZOYL HEXYL BENZOATE
- Cosmetics Fine
What is DIETHYLAMINO HYDROXYBENZOYL HEXYL BENZOATE?
Diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate, or DHHB, is a sunscreen filter that protects against UVA rays. Very little passes through the skin, and EU safety experts found wide safety margins. It's fine for normal use; rare skin allergy is possible, and EU limits also cover an impurity that can come from manufacturing.
What is Yasno’s verdict on DIETHYLAMINO HYDROXYBENZOYL HEXYL BENZOATE?
Yasno’s verdict on DIETHYLAMINO HYDROXYBENZOYL HEXYL BENZOATE: Fine. No meaningful concern at normal amounts.
Is DIETHYLAMINO HYDROXYBENZOYL HEXYL BENZOATE allowed in the EU?
EU status of DIETHYLAMINO HYDROXYBENZOYL HEXYL BENZOATE: Permitted as a UV filter in cosmetics (Annex VI of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009). Conditions and limits come from the regulation cited below. Yasno summarises them and does not replace the legal text.
| Where | EU | US |
|---|---|---|
| Cosmetics | Permitted as a UV filter in cosmetics (Annex VI of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009) | Not recorded |
Reference: Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009, Annex VI (entry 28) · Limit: 10%
What else is it called?
- Benzoic acid, 2-[4-(diethylamino)-2-hydroxybenzoyl]-, hexylester
Sources
- Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 on cosmetic products — Annex VI, European Union, 2009
- SCCS’s 2025 review, Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety, 2025
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