Ethylhexyl Triazone

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INCI: Ethylhexyl Triazone

In short · TL;DR

Category

Base & Function

Effect

An oil-soluble triazine-type UV filter with high molar absorptivity for UVB

Concentration

Roughly several % in sunscreen formulations (upper limit depends on each country's regulations)

Effect

An oil-soluble triazine-type UV filter with high molar absorptivity for UVB

Mechanism

The triazine skeleton shows high UVB absorption at small amounts and also has high photostability

Typical concentration

Roughly several % in sunscreen formulations (upper limit depends on each country's regulations)

Onset

Functions immediately after application

Cautions

Specialized for UVB; UVA is supplemented by separate filters. No pharmaceutical/medicinal efficacy claims permitted

Evidence & references

https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/159201

This page is reference information and does not guarantee efficacy. Figures vary by test conditions (in vitro / manufacturer / concentration). It does not indicate pharmaceutical efficacy.

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