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Profile: Bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine (BEMT)
Commonly known as:
Bemotrizinol, Parsol Shield, Anisotriazine, Tinosorb S, Escalol S.
I.N.C.I. list name:
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine.
Extraction process:
Alkylation process.
Source:
Synthetic.
Botanical name:
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Family:
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Part of the plant extracted:
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Provenance, origin:
Switzerland.
Chemical characteristics:
Peak absorption at 310 and 343 nm; Molecular weight: 627.8 g/mol; Soluble in fats; Insoluble in water; Excellent photostability profile; Density: 1.17 g/cm3.
Characteristics:
Emulsion, true aqueous solution, true fatty solution..
Dosage required in cosmetic products:
Maximum concentration permitted by European legislation: 10%.
Function:
Hair conditioner, skin maintenance agent, stabilising agent, UV absorbent, UV filter.
Properties:
Photoprotective.
Benefits:
All types of skin and hair.
Details
Properties
Photoprotective: Provides protection against UVA and UVB rays during topical and hair application by operating through a mechanism of UV light absorption, thereby preventing the formation of free radicals induced by sunlight.
Usage
Facial Care (sun creams, day creams with SPF, sun lip balms);
Body Care (sun creams/lotions, dry sun oils, sun sprays/mists);
Hair Care (Solar Hair Oils);
Makeups (BB creams).
Method of Preservation
Store at room temperature in a dry place, protected from the sun's UV rays and heat.
Contraindications, Usage Precautions
Bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine is well tolerated, it does not cause any skin or eye irritations nor does it cause photoallergic reactions.
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Bemotrizinol is a broad-spectrum chemical/organic UV filter, covering the entire range of UVA and UVB rays. It is also useful for stabilising other less stable sun protection agents, such as avobenzone. Claimed to be photostable, it hardly deteriorates in the presence of UV light. Unlike other chemical sunscreens, it does not exhibit in vitro oestrogenic activity.