TRIMETHYLBENZOYL DIPHENYLPHOSPHINE OXIDE
TRIMETHYLBENZOYL DIPHENYLPHOSPHINE OXIDE is banned in cosmetics within the EU under Annex II of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009. Review the regulatory details and recent Safety Gate alerts.
Regulatory status as of 2026-08-28 (per the CosIng database).
About the ingredient
diphenyl(2,4,6-trimethylbenzoyl)phosphine oxide
Functions in cosmetics
Frequently asked questions
Is TRIMETHYLBENZOYL DIPHENYLPHOSPHINE OXIDE safe in cosmetics?
TRIMETHYLBENZOYL DIPHENYLPHOSPHINE OXIDE is banned in the EU under Annex II of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 and may not be used in cosmetics placed on the EU market. Cosmetics containing this substance are withdrawn by national inspectorates and reported to the EU Safety Gate database.
What functions does TRIMETHYLBENZOYL DIPHENYLPHOSPHINE OXIDE perform in cosmetics?
According to the European Commission's CosIng database, TRIMETHYLBENZOYL DIPHENYLPHOSPHINE OXIDE performs the following functions in cosmetics: SKIN CONDITIONING. Functions are defined in the CosIng glossary and describe the technological role of a substance in the finished product.
Are there Safety Gate alerts concerning TRIMETHYLBENZOYL DIPHENYLPHOSPHINE OXIDE?
We found 1 recent alerts in the EU Safety Gate database in which TRIMETHYLBENZOYL DIPHENYLPHOSPHINE OXIDE appears in the risk description or on the ingredient list of a recalled cosmetic. The full list and details of each alert are below in the Safety Gate alerts section.
Safety Gate alerts mentioning this ingredient
We found 1 recent EU Safety Gate alerts that mention TRIMETHYLBENZOYL DIPHENYLPHOSPHINE OXIDE in the hazard description or ingredient list.