Product Code: RXSOL-19-1916-025

Categories: Hand Wash / Personal care-14
Product Short Description: It is a common building block in organic chemistry and is used in various applications, including sunscreen, perfumes, and as a photoinitiator.
Product Description:

Benzophenone, also known as diphenyl ketone or benzoylbenzene, is an organic compound with the formula (C6H5)2CO, used as a UV filter in sunscreens and other applications, and is a photosensitizing agent. 

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Benzophenone, also known as biphenyl ketone, is a white, crystalline organic compound with a rose-like odor, and the simplest member of the Benzophenone class. It is a common building block in organic chemistry and is used in various applications, including sunscreen, perfumes, and as a photoinitiator.

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1. UV Protection & Stabilization:

  • Sunscreens and Cosmetics: Benzophenone and its derivatives (like oxybenzone) are used as UV filters to absorb harmful UV rays and protect skin from sunburn and damage. 
  • Plastic Packaging: It can be added to plastic packaging as a UV blocker, preventing the degradation of the packaging material or its contents, allowing for clear or transparent packaging. 
  • Personal Care Products: Benzophenone helps protect the color and scent of products like lip balm and nail polish from degradation caused by UV light. 

2. Photo initiation:

  • UV-Curing: Benzophenone is a common photo initiator in UV-curing applications, used in inks, coatings, and varnishes.
  • Printing Industry: It's used in the printing industry to improve the rheological properties and increase the flow of inks. 

3. Fragrance and Flavor:

  • Perfumes and Fragrances: Benzophenone can be used as a fragrance enhancer or fixative, contributing to a "sweet-woody-geranium-like" note in perfumes.
  • Flavorings: It can also be used as an additive in flavorings. 

4. Other Applications:

  • Biological Applications: Benzophenones are used as photo physical probes to identify and map peptide–protein interactions. 
  • Pharmaceuticals: It is used in the manufacture of insecticides, agricultural chemicals, hypnotic drugs, antihistamines and other pharmaceuticals. 
  • Paints, Lacquers, and Varnishes: Benzophenone is used in the paints, lacquers and varnish industry. 
  • Textile, Plastic, Paint, Detergent, and Rubber Industry: Benzophenone oxime acts as an antioxidant, radical scavenger which find applications in textile, plastic, paint, detergent, and rubber industry. 
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PRECAUTION::

General Precautions:

  • Avoid contact: Prevent skin, eye, and clothing contact with benzophenone. 
  • Avoid inhalation: Do not breathe dust or fumes. 
  • Avoid ingestion: Do not eat, drink, or smoke while handling benzophenone. 
  • Prevent release: Do not allow benzophenone to enter drains, sewers, or waterways. 
  • Store properly: Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area. 
  • Keep away from ignition sources: Keep away from open flames, hot surfaces, and sources of ignition. 
  • Use spark-proof tools and explosion-proof equipment. 

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE):

  • Gloves: Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin exposure. 
  • Eye protection: Wear safety goggles or face protection. 
  • Clothing: Wear protective clothing to prevent skin exposure. 
  • Respiratory protection: Use a respiratory protective device against the effects of fumes/dust/aerosol. 
  • Self-contained breathing apparatus: In certain situations, a self-contained breathing apparatus may be necessary. 

Handling and Disposal:

  • Transfer to a disposal or recovery container: Use proper personal protective equipment when transferring benzophenone to a disposal or recovery container. 
  • Dispose of properly: Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national regulations. 
  • Incineration disposal recommended: Incineration disposal is recommended. 
  • Containers may still present chemical hazard when empty: Be aware that containers may still present a chemical hazard when empty. 

First Aid:

  • Inhalation: If inhaled, remove the person to fresh air and seek medical attention. 
  • Skin contact: Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap. 
  • Eye contact: Rinse with plenty of water (remove contact lenses if easily possible). 
  • Ingestion: If swallowed, seek medical attention immediately. 

Other Considerations:

  • May cause cancer: Benzophenone may cause cancer according to some sources. 
  • Harmful to aquatic life: Benzophenone is harmful to aquatic life with long-lasting effects. 
  • May cause damage to organs: Prolonged or repeated exposure may cause damage to organs. 
  • Endocrine disruption: Benzophenone and its derived chemicals may influence the endocrine system. 
  • Use local exhaust or breathing protection: Use local exhaust or breathing protection. 

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