inci skincare uv filter

What is "ETHYLHEXYL TRIAZONE" and what does it do?

Role: Organic UV filter

Family: UVINUL T150,UV filter UVB Recent

Comedogenic index: 0

Ethylhexyl triazone is a new-generation chemical UV filter offering highly photostable UVB protection, known as Uvinul T150.

Features and Application
Effective UVB protection
Effective protection against UVB rays (280-320nm) with maximum protection at 314nm.

Use and International Approval
Not approved in the U.S. and Canada, it is available elsewhere in the world up to a concentration of 5%. It is relatively recent, having been approved by the European Union in 1997.

Properties and benefits
Photostabilizer for Other UV Filters
Promotes photostability of other UV filters such as avobenzone.

Favorable in Water-Resistant Formulations
Insoluble in water, it is ideal for water-resistant formulations.

Formulation and Safety
Formulation Challenges and Solutions
Although it is difficult to formulate in aqueous bases, unique methods, including encapsulation, have been developed for its incorporation.

Limitation of skin penetration
With its high molecular weight, it remains mainly in the upper layers of the skin, minimizing the risk of sensitive reactions.

Appearance and shape
Material presentation
Appears as a white to slightly white powder in its raw state.
It's an oil-soluble, odorless and colorless powder that works well in fragrance-free formulas.

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