Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate

6-12 month old babiesSkin contact product

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Can older babies use Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate?

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Danger Score: 5 (Lower is safer)
Quick Answer: Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate use with caution for 6-12 month old babies when used in topical products. Monitor for any reactions in older babies.

ℹ️General Overview

For babies 6–12 months old this chemical sunscreen ingredient is handled more cautiously than for older children and adults. Some scientific and regulatory sources note limited cancer signals and animal reproductive effects at high doses, plus occasional irritation. Because babies’ skin absorbs more, we treat it as a moderate concern for this age.

What to Do

If your baby is 6–12 months: favor shade, hats, and long sleeves over chemical sunscreens. When you must use sunscreen, choose products made for babies or consider mineral sunscreens (zinc oxide/titanium dioxide). If using a product with this ingredient: apply only to exposed skin, avoid the mouth and eyes, do a small patch test on a tiny area first, do not use on broken or irritated skin, and limit how often you apply it.

⚠️Warnings

Watch for irritation (redness, rash, eye watering) — limited irritation has been reported by the European Chemicals Agency. There is limited evidence of cancer risk reported by the International Agency for Research on Cancer and some animal studies showed reproductive effects only at high doses (peer-reviewed literature). Also, some product standards restrict or require extra safety data for this ingredient in cosmetics. If you see allergic signs, breathing changes, or persistent skin problems, stop use and see your pediatrician.

Confidence: MEDIUM

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Safety Risk Labels

This ingredient has the following documented risks:

Cancer: There is limited evidence linking this ingredient to cancer risk: an international cancer agency listed limited signs of carcinogenicity in the safety literature for this molecule.
Banned: European regulatory review has placed use and concentration limits on this ingredient for cosmetics and issued formal recommendations/restrictions (2008 opinion), meaning some countries/authorities restrict or tightly control its use.
Absorbed: Safety summaries note enhanced skin absorption for this substance, so it can pass through skin more readily and reach the body after topical use.

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Alternative Names for Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate

This ingredient may also be listed as:

AKOS024462406DTXSID60184370BCP17620DB11269DIETHYLAMINO HYDROXYBENZOYL HEXYL BENZOATE, PHARMACEUTICAL SECONDARY STANDARD; CERTIFIED REFERENCE MATERIALZINC34230491N-HEXYL 2-(4-DIETHYLAMINO-2-HYDROXYBENZOYL)BENZOATEKS-00000QNIDIETHYLAMINO HYDROXYBENZOYL HEXYL BENZOATCHEBI:136006

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Common Questions About Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate

Can older babies safely use Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate?

Use caution with Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate for 6-12 month old babies. Some safety concerns have been identified.

What are the cancer risks of Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate for older babies?

Connected to cancer risk with long-term or repeated exposure. This is especially important for babies whose skin and systems are still developing.

What are the banned risks of Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate for older babies?

Banned or heavily restricted in one or more countries. This is especially important for babies whose skin and systems are still developing.

What are the absorbed risks of Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate for older babies?

Can be absorbed through the skin and get into the bloodstream. This is especially important for babies whose skin and systems are still developing.

What products contain Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate?

Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate is commonly found in skincare products, cosmetics, and topical applications. Always check ingredient labels before use.

Is this appropriate for older babies to using products with Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate?

The appropriate age depends on the specific ingredient properties and concentration. This analysis is for 6-12 month old babies. Use the age selector above to check other ages.

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