Baby Safety / Compounds / BP-8 dioxybenzone

Is BP-8 dioxybenzone safe for babies and kids?

Context-dependent for kids

Infants are more vulnerable to BP-8 dioxybenzone than children or adults due to immature hepatic/renal clearance, higher intake-to-body-weight ratio, rapid organ development, and increased gastrointestinal absorption.

What is bp-8 dioxybenzone?

Also known as: Tinuvin, 2-(2'-Hydroxy-3'-tert-butyl-5'-methylphenyl)-5-chlorobenzotriazole, RefChem:570489, BUMETRIZOLE.

CAS number
3896-11-5
Molecular formula
C17H18ClN3O
Molecular weight
315.8 g/mol
SMILES
CC1=CC(=C(C(=C1)N2N=C3C=CC(=CC3=N2)Cl)O)C(C)(C)C
PubChem CID
62531

Risk for babies

Context-dependent

Infants are more vulnerable to BP-8 dioxybenzone than children or adults due to immature hepatic/renal clearance, higher intake-to-body-weight ratio, rapid organ development, and increased gastrointestinal absorption.

Neonates and infants up to 12 months have incomplete blood-brain barrier development, immature Phase I/II metabolic enzymes (particularly CYP3A4, UGT1A1), and higher gastrointestinal permeability. Equivalent doses produce higher internal concentrations and longer residence times.

What to do: Minimize infant exposure through source control. For breastfeeding mothers: reduce maternal exposure. For formula-fed infants: use certified low-migration bottles and verified water sources. Consult pediatrician regarding any concerns.

Risk for pregnant and nursing people

Context-dependent

Regulatory consensus

1 regulatory bodyhas classified BP-8 dioxybenzone.

AgencyYearClassificationNotes
EDC Assessment—Suspected endocrine disruptor

Regulators apply different standards of evidence — animal-data weighting, exposure-pattern assumptions, epidemiological power thresholds — which is why two scientific bodies can review the same data and reach different conclusions. The disagreement is the data.

Where kids encounter bp-8 dioxybenzone

  • Consumer Products — personal care, cleaning, industrial

Safer alternatives

Lower-risk approaches that achieve a similar outcome to BP-8 dioxybenzone:

  • Zinc oxide; Tinosorb S/M
    Trade-offs: Alternative approach; specific tradeoffs depend on application context, scale, and regulatory requirements. Full hazard assessment of alternative recommended before adoption to avoid regrettable substitution.
    Relative cost: 1.2-2×

Frequently asked questions

Is bp-8 dioxybenzone safe for kids?

Infants are more vulnerable to BP-8 dioxybenzone than children or adults due to immature hepatic/renal clearance, higher intake-to-body-weight ratio, rapid organ development, and increased gastrointestinal absorption.

What products contain bp-8 dioxybenzone?

BP-8 dioxybenzone appears in: personal care (Consumer products); cleaning (Consumer products).

What should I do if my child is exposed to bp-8 dioxybenzone?

Minimize infant exposure through source control. For breastfeeding mothers: reduce maternal exposure. For formula-fed infants: use certified low-migration bottles and verified water sources. Consult pediatrician regarding any concerns.

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Sources (1)
  1. PubChem (2026) — database

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