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Benzophenone (UV Absorber)

  • UV stabilizers
  • CAS 119-61-9
  • IUPAC: Diphenylmethanone

Benzophenone (UV Absorber) (CAS 119-61-9) appears in 1 of the 1,812 car-care products CarCareTruth tracks (as of June 2026).

No GHS classification at typical product-use concentrations per this SDS. Some benzophenone congeners (BP-2, BP-3) have been flagged for endocrine-disruption concerns by EU authorities, but the product-level SDS shows no mixture-level hazard classification. Not a Prop 65 substance.

Benzophenone-type UV absorbers are widely used in leather care products, automotive clear coats, and plastics to prevent UV-induced degradation, fading, and cracking. In this Weiman formulation, benzophenone serves as the primary UV protection ingredient backing the brand's "UV Shield Technology" and "UVX-15" protection claims.

The CAS withheld entry in the SDS ingredients list indicates Weiman considers the specific benzophenone congener a trade secret. The SDS classifies the mixture as "Not Classified" with no GHS hazard statements, which covers the UV absorber at its use concentration. Benzophenone (CAS 119-61-9) is not on the California Prop 65 list as of the SDS date.

Health & environment profile

VOC
no
Prop 65 listed
no
Asthmagen
no
EPA Safer Choice
no
Aquatic toxicity
no
Biodegradable
no
Bioaccumulative
no
Persistent
no
Ozone depleting
no
Microplastic
no
PFAS
no
Env. score
3/5
Purpose: UV absorber; shields leather and surface films from photodegradation and fading caused by sunlight

Common questions about Benzophenone (UV Absorber)

What is Benzophenone (UV Absorber) used for in car care?
UV absorber; shields leather and surface films from photodegradation and fading caused by sunlight
Is Benzophenone (UV Absorber) a VOC?
No. Benzophenone (UV Absorber) is not classified as a volatile organic compound (VOC).
Is Benzophenone (UV Absorber) on California's Proposition 65 list?
No. Benzophenone (UV Absorber) is not on California's Proposition 65 list.

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Health and environment notes translate the manufacturer Safety Data Sheet, the GHS classification, and authoritative regulatory listings (California Prop 65, EPA). Not medical advice. They describe the ingredient itself; whether a hazard applies to a finished product depends on its concentration and how it's used.