Is Banana Boat Kids Max Protect & Play Sunscreen Lotion SPF 100 (octocrylene 8% formula) Reef Safe?
Not by the law. Not allowed in any of the 9 places we track. See why
- Not allowed: Hawaii
- Not allowed: Maui County
- Not allowed: Hawaiʻi County
- Not allowed: U.S. Virgin Islands
- Not allowed: Palau
- Not allowed: Aruba
- Not allowed: Guam
- Not allowed: Northern Mariana Islands
- Not allowed: Thailand
Banana Boat Kids Max Protect & Play Sunscreen Lotion SPF 100 (octocrylene 8% formula) is not allowed in any of the 9 places with a sunscreen law that we track. It uses three chemical UV filters: avobenzone 2.5%, octocrylene 8% and oxybenzone 3.5%. It is a broad-spectrum sunscreen for kids lotion made by Banana Boat (Edgewell Personal Care Brands, LLC) and is water resistant for up to 80 minutes. Its FDA National Drug Code (NDC) is 63354-219.
Sizes: 4 fl oz
Where Banana Boat Kids Max Protect & Play Sunscreen Lotion SPF 100 (octocrylene 8% formula) is allowed
| Location | Verdict | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Hawaii (statewide) | Not allowed | Oxybenzone: banned by name. |
| Maui County (Maui, Molokaʻi, Lānaʻi) | Not allowed | Avobenzone, octocrylene and oxybenzone: not permitted actives (mineral only). |
| Hawaiʻi County (Big Island) | Not allowed | Avobenzone, octocrylene and oxybenzone: not permitted actives (mineral only). |
| U.S. Virgin Islands | Not allowed | Oxybenzone and octocrylene: banned by name. |
| Palau | Not allowed | Oxybenzone, octocrylene, avobenzone, methylparaben and propylparaben: banned by name. |
| Aruba | Not allowed | Oxybenzone: banned by name. |
| Guam | Not allowed | Oxybenzone and octocrylene: banned by name. |
| Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) | Not allowed | Oxybenzone: banned by name. |
| Thailand (all national parks) | Not allowed | Oxybenzone: banned by name. |
Guidance and repealed rules (4)
| Mexico: federal marine protected areas (e.g., Isla Mujeres, Punta Cancún & Punta Nizuc) | Against guidance | Avobenzone, octocrylene and oxybenzone: not mineral actives. |
| Bonaire (Bonaire National Marine Park) | Against guidance | Oxybenzone: on the avoid list. |
| U.S. National Parks with coral reefs (NPS guidance) | Against guidance | Oxybenzone and avobenzone: on the avoid list. Octocrylene: not a mineral active. |
| Key West, Florida | No rule in force | Oxybenzone: banned by name. |
Banana Boat Kids Max Protect & Play Sunscreen Lotion SPF 100 (octocrylene 8% formula) active ingredients
| Ingredient | Amount | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Avobenzone | 2.5% | Chemical |
| Octocrylene | 8% | Chemical |
| Oxybenzone | 3.5% | Chemical |
Banana Boat Kids Max Protect & Play Sunscreen Lotion SPF 100 (octocrylene 8% formula) inactive ingredients
Water, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Lauryl PEG-8 Dimethicone, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Hydrated Silica, Cyclopentasiloxane, Cyclohexasiloxane, Sodium Chloride, Benzyl Alcohol, Beeswax, Acrylates/C12-22 Alkyl Methacrylate Copolymer, Methylparaben, Microcrystalline Wax, Polyethylene, Caprylyl Glycol, Propylparaben, Disodium EDTA, Stearoxy Dimethicone, PEG-8 Dimethicone, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder, Octyldodecanol, Retinyl Palmitate, Silica, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ascorbic Acid, Sodium Propoxyhydroxypropyl Thiosulfate Silica
Highlighted ingredients are regulated somewhere; red ones are restricted in at least one location we track. Dotted ones are listed below.
Fragrance allergens, essential oils and alcohol
- Fragrance allergens on the EU list: Benzyl Alcohol (Benzyl Alcohol: The EU label rule applies when it is used as a fragrance. In sunscreens it is often a preservative.)
The EU requires these allergens to be named on cosmetic labels above 0.001% in leave-on products (Regulation 1223/2009, Annex III). They can cause skin reactions in people who are sensitized; they don’t affect whether a sunscreen is legal anywhere we track.
Note: bananaboat.com has no product pages (it links shoppers to Target, Walmart and Amazon), so the Drug Facts (actives and inactive list in label order) were taken from the manufacturer's FDA-filed label on DailyMed; no brand-hosted product image available. FDA SPL set ID 353353b9-54f8-4300-9632-7615de394076 (label version effective 2025-08-17). Older of two FDA-listed formulas under this name (octocrylene 8.0%); both listings were active at fetch time. FDA NDC listing shows a scheduled marketing end date of 2027-07-01 (being phased out).
Common questions about Banana Boat Kids Max Protect & Play Sunscreen Lotion SPF 100 (octocrylene 8% formula)
Is Banana Boat Kids Max Protect & Play Sunscreen Lotion SPF 100 (octocrylene 8% formula) reef safe?
“Reef safe” isn’t a regulated label claim, so we answer by law instead. It is not allowed in any of the 9 places with a sunscreen law that we track.
Is Banana Boat Kids Max Protect & Play Sunscreen Lotion SPF 100 (octocrylene 8% formula) legal in Hawaii?
Under Hawaii’s statewide law (Act 104, which bans oxybenzone and octinoxate) it is not allowed because it contains oxybenzone. In Maui County (Maui, Molokaʻi, Lānaʻi), which allows only mineral sunscreens, it is not allowed because it contains avobenzone, octocrylene and oxybenzone, and Maui’s rule covers using it there, not just selling it. In Hawaiʻi County (the Big Island), which has a mineral-only rule for sales, it is not allowed. Oʻahu and Kauaʻi have no county rule, so only the statewide law applies there.
Where is Banana Boat Kids Max Protect & Play Sunscreen Lotion SPF 100 (octocrylene 8% formula) not allowed?
Hawaii statewide: it contains oxybenzone, which is not allowed there. Maui County: it contains avobenzone, octocrylene and oxybenzone, which are not allowed there. Hawaiʻi County (Big Island): it contains avobenzone, octocrylene and oxybenzone, which are not allowed there. The U.S. Virgin Islands: it contains oxybenzone and octocrylene, which are not allowed there. Palau: it contains oxybenzone, octocrylene, avobenzone, methylparaben and propylparaben, which are not allowed there. Aruba: it contains oxybenzone, which is not allowed there. Guam: it contains oxybenzone and octocrylene, which are not allowed there. The Northern Mariana Islands: it contains oxybenzone, which is not allowed there. Thailand's national parks: it contains oxybenzone, which is not allowed there.
Does Banana Boat Kids Max Protect & Play Sunscreen Lotion SPF 100 (octocrylene 8% formula) contain oxybenzone?
Yes. It contains oxybenzone 3.5%. Oxybenzone and octinoxate are banned in Hawaii and most other places with a sunscreen law.
Is Banana Boat Kids Max Protect & Play Sunscreen Lotion SPF 100 (octocrylene 8% formula) a mineral or chemical sunscreen?
Chemical. Its UV filters are avobenzone 2.5%, octocrylene 8% and oxybenzone 3.5%.
Is Banana Boat Kids Max Protect & Play Sunscreen Lotion SPF 100 (octocrylene 8% formula) water resistant?
Yes, for up to 80 minutes of swimming or sweating, according to its label. Reapply after 80 minutes in the water, immediately after towel drying, and at least every 2 hours.
What is the NDC for Banana Boat Kids Max Protect & Play Sunscreen Lotion SPF 100 (octocrylene 8% formula)?
Banana Boat Kids Max Protect & Play Sunscreen Lotion SPF 100 (octocrylene 8% formula) is listed with the FDA under National Drug Code 63354-219. The NDC identifies this sunscreen on its FDA drug label (DailyMed); package sizes carry longer package NDCs.
Alternatives to Banana Boat Kids Max Protect & Play Sunscreen Lotion SPF 100 (octocrylene 8% formula) for Hawaii statewide, Maui County, Hawaiʻi County (Big Island), the U.S. Virgin Islands, Palau, Aruba, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands and Thailand's national parks
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