Korean: 부틸메톡시디벤조일메탄 · CAS 70356-09-1 · Functions: light stabilizer, uv absorber, uv filter
Approved UV filter MFDS restricted ingredients (UV filter)
Maximum: 5%
Conditions (official MFDS text, Korean):
* 배합한도 : 5%
Source: MFDS — cosmetic ingredient use restrictions · checked Oct 16, 2026
Approved UV filter Annex VI/8
Maximum: 5%
Source: EU CosIng — Annex VI · checked Oct 16, 2026
Approved UV filter M020.10
Maximum: 3%
Source: FDA OTC Monograph M020 (sunscreens) · checked Oct 16, 2026
This is a UV filter. In the U.S., sunscreens are regulated as over-the-counter drugs, so a filter must be on the FDA's list of permitted sunscreen actives to be used in a sunscreen sold there. Compare all filters on Sunscreen filters: Korea vs EU vs U.S.
How Avobenzone is treated in 7 more markets, from the overseas cosmetic regulation database compiled by Korea's MFDS. Always confirm with the regulator of that country before selling there.
| Market | Status | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| CN China | Restricted | MFDS summary (Korean): * 【화장품 중 최대사용농도】 배합한도 (일반) : 5% |
| AS ASEAN (10 countries) | Restricted | MFDS summary (Korean): * 【Restrictions】 Maximum authorised concentration in the finished cosmetic product : 5% * 제한 【완제품에서 허용된 최대 농도】 : 5% |
| JP Japan | Restricted | MFDS summary (Korean): * 【제품 타입 또는 목적 (types or intended purposes of cosmetics)】 : すべての化粧品(모든 화장품) * 【100g당 최대 배합량(Maximum amount of ingredient per 100 g)】 : 10 g(10 g) |
| TW Taiwan | Restricted | MFDS summary (Korean): * 用途(용도) : 防曬劑 (자외선차단제) * 배합한도 : 5% |
| CA Canada | Restricted | 【Restrictions】 Maximum Concentration Permitted : ≤ 3% |
| BR Brazil | Restricted | MFDS summary (Korean): * Restrictions 【Maximum concentration permitted at final product】 : 5% * 제한 【완제품에서 허용된 최대 농도】 : 5% |
| AR Argentina | Restricted | MFDS summary (Korean): * Restrictions 【Maximum concentration permitted at final product】 : 5% * 제한 【완제품에서 허용된 최대 농도】 : 5% |
Source: MFDS cosmetic ingredient use restrictions — overseas regulations · checked Oct 16, 2026
BUTYL METHOXYDIBENZOYLMETHANE 부틸메톡시디벤조일메탄 Avobenzone
Information only, not medical advice. Rules change — always check the linked official source. If you are pregnant, have a skin condition or allergies, ask a dermatologist or pharmacist.
In the EU's CosIng records it is listed as “Approved UV filter” (EU CosIng — Annex VI). The maximum allowed is 5%. It is allowed for that use within the stated conditions.
In Korea's MFDS records it is listed as “Approved UV filter” (MFDS — cosmetic ingredient use restrictions). The maximum allowed is 5%. It is allowed for that use within the stated conditions.
In the FDA's records it is listed as “Approved UV filter” (FDA OTC Monograph M020 (sunscreens)). The maximum allowed is 3%. It is allowed for that use within the stated conditions.
The EU's CosIng inventory lists its functions as: light stabilizer, uv absorber, uv filter.
Korea's MFDS standard Korean name is 부틸메톡시디벤조일메탄.
23 products we checked list it, for example COSRX AIRY-LIGHT OIL CONTROL CLEAR SUNSCREEN STICK SPF 50, Abib Airy sunstick Smoothing bar SPF50+ PA++++ 23g, Peach & Lily Beam Blocker Invisible Sunscreen.
CAS 70356-09-1 (from official records).