Benzophenone

CAS Number

119-61-9

Synonym

alpha-Oxodiphenylmethane; alpha-Oxoditane; Benzoylbenzene; Diphenyl ketone; Diphenylmethanone; a-Oxodiphenylmethane; a-Oxoditane

Occurrence/Use

Photo initiator in UV-curing applications, UV blocker; biological analysis (photophysical probe)

Benzophenone

Proposition 65

Chemical Status

Cancer:	Currently listed

Cancer

Cancer - Listing Mechanism

Labor Code

Listed as causing :	Listed as causing: Cancer
Date of Listing:	06/22/2012

Public notices related to this chemical

Notice of Intent to List: Benzophenone, Coconut oil diethanolamine condensate (cocamide diethanolamine), Diethanolamine and 2-Methylimidazole as Known to the State to Cause Cancer
Benzophenone, Coconut oil diethanolamine condensate (cocamide diethanolamine), Diethanolamine and 2-Methylimidazole Listed Effective June 22, 2012 as Known to the State to Cause Cancer