Profile: Ethylhexyl Triazone

Commonly known as: Uvinul T 150, Octyl Triazone.

I.N.C.I. list name: Ethylhexyl Triazone.

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Source: Synthetic.

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Origin, provenance: Germany.

Chemical properties: Peak absorption at 314 nm; Molecular weight: 823 g/mol; High photostability; Soluble in an oily phase; Insoluble in water.

Properties: Emulsion, true aqueous solution.

Required dosage in cosmetic products: Maximum permitted concentration: 5%.

Function: Stabilising agent, UV absorber, UV filter.

Specificities: 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).

Discontinued

SPF 50 Body Sunscreen
with Aloe Vera — £27.50

Discontinued

L52 — SPF 50 Face Sunscreen with Hyaluronic Acid
+ Aloe Vera — £36.50

Discontinued

SPF 30 body sunscreen — £27.50

Discontinued

SPF30 face sun cream for dry skin with aloe vera — £32.50

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.

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.