Octabenzone (CED0028740)

Octabenzone is an organic compound with the formula C21H26O3 and an average molecular weight of 326.44 g/mol. Octabenzone belongs to the benzophenones, a subclass of benzene and substituted derivatives within the organic compounds. In industrial applications, this compound serves as a UV stabilizer, stabilizing agent, fragrance, antioxidant, and heat stabilizer. The compound is utilized in several plastics, including high-density polyethylene, low-density polyethylene, polystyrene, polyvinyl chloride, polyurethane, and acrylonitrile butadiene styrene, and it is present in high impact polystyrene. It is released from polycarbonate, polyamide, polyethylene terephthalate, and polypropylene. Octabenzone is found in or released from 23 recorded sources across multiple sectors. These include electrical and electronic equipment, such as discharge lamps, electric switches, communication cables or conductors, antennas, and electric hearing aids, among seven others. Within building and construction, it is associated with tents or canopies, stairs and ramps, and fencing. In the realm of household cleaning and consumer products, it is found in soap detergents, bleaching agents, and tobacco smoke filters. Other sources include food contact materials and processing fish in the food, food processing and cookware sector, indoor air in the air, dust and atmospheric transport sector, and drinking water in the drinking water and water supply sector. Recorded exposure routes for this compound include oral, inhalation, and touch.