Baby Safety / Compounds / Octabenzone BP-12

Is Octabenzone BP-12 safe for babies and kids?

Context-dependent for kids

Infants are more vulnerable to Octabenzone BP-12 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 octabenzone bp-12?

Also known as: Octabenzone, Benzophenone-12, 2-HYDROXY-4-(OCTYLOXY)BENZOPHENONE, Benzophenone 12.

CAS number
1843-05-6
Molecular formula
C21H26O3
Molecular weight
326.4 g/mol
SMILES
CCCCCCCCOC1=CC(=C(C=C1)C(=O)C2=CC=CC=C2)O
PubChem CID
15797

Risk for babies

Context-dependent

Infants are more vulnerable to Octabenzone BP-12 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 Octabenzone BP-12.

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 octabenzone bp-12

  • Consumer Products — personal care, cleaning, industrial

Safer alternatives

Lower-risk approaches that achieve a similar outcome to Octabenzone BP-12:

  • 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 octabenzone bp-12 safe for kids?

Infants are more vulnerable to Octabenzone BP-12 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 octabenzone bp-12?

Octabenzone BP-12 appears in: personal care (Consumer products); cleaning (Consumer products).

What should I do if my child is exposed to octabenzone bp-12?

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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