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Profile: Ethylhexyl Triazone
Commonly known as:
Uvinul T 150, Octyl Triazone.
I.N.C.I. list name:
Ethylhexyl Triazone.
Extraction process:
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Source:
Synthetic.
Botanical name:
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Family:
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Part of the plant extracted:
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Provenance, origin:
Germany.
Chemical characteristics:
Peak absorption at 314 nm; Molecular weight: 823 g/mol; High photostability; Soluble in an oily phase; Insoluble in water.
Characteristics:
Emulsion, true aqueous solution.
Dosage required in cosmetic products:
Maximum permitted concentration: 5%.
Function:
Stabilising agent, UV absorber, UV filter.
Properties:
Photoprotective.
Benefits:
All skin types.
Details
Properties
Photoprotective: Providing the skin and hair with a first line of defence against harmful UVB rays (280 - 320 nm).
Usage
Facial Care (sun creams, sun lip balms);
Body Care (solar dry oils, solar sprays, solar milks/creams);
Hair Care (protective hair oils) ;
Makeups (BB creams, lipsticks).
Method of Preservation
Store at room temperature in a dry and cool place, protected from the sun's UV rays and heat.
Contraindications, usage precautions
Upon evaluation, ethylhexyl triazone is well tolerated: it does not cause any irritations, as well as photosensitisation reactions and is not absorbed by the skin.
Find out more
Ethylhexyl triazone is an organic/chemical filter used in sunscreens to absorb UVB rays. It exhibits excellent wash-resistance in sun creams due to the polar nature of its molecule, which forms an affinity with the keratin in the skin. Moreover, it is highly photostable even when exposed to intense UV radiation. It also helps to enhance the photostability of other UV filters, such as avobenzone. However, this UV filter is not approved in the United States and Canada.
