METHYLENE BIS-BENZOTRIAZOLYL TETRAMETHYLBUTYLPHENOL

METHYLENE BIS-BENZOTRIAZOLYL TETRAMETHYLBUTYLPHENOL

INCI METHYLENE BIS-BENZOTRIAZOLYL TETRAMETHYLBUTYLPHENOLEC number 403-800-1Role UV filter

Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol is a chemical synthetic ingredient. It acts as a UV filter in cosmetic formulations.

UV filterRestricted use
Ingredient

Roles & functions

UV filter — Filters part of the UV radiation.

Regulatory framework

What the authorities say

AuthorityStatus
Commission européenne (CosIng, Règl. 1223/2009)Autorisé sous conditions
CLP classification (Reg. 1272/2008)No CMR classification
ECHA — endocrine disruptor (human health)Not identified as an endocrine disruptor
ECHA — Candidate List (SVHC, REACH Art. 59)Not on the Candidate List (SVHC)
European Commission (Reg. 1223/2009, Annex III)No cosmetic allergen subject to mandatory labelling
European Commission (EU catalogue of nanomaterials, Reg. 1223/2009)Regulated nanoform (Reg. 1223/2009)
European Commission — Annex VI (Reg. 1223/2009) — maj Fri, 07 Aug 2026 16:37:23 GMTAuthorised UV filter (Annex VI) — max 10 %
European Commission — Annex VI (Reg. 1223/2009) — maj Fri, 07 Aug 2026 16:37:23 GMTAuthorised UV filter (Annex VI) — max 10 %(*) (*) In case of combined use of Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol and Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol (nano), the sum shall not exceed the limit given in column g.’. — Not to be used in applications that may lead to exposure of the end user's lungs by inhalation. Only nanomaterials having the following characteristics are allowed: — Purity ≥ 98,5 %, with 2,2′-methylene-bis- (6(2H-benzotriazol-2-yl)-4-(isooctyl)phenol) isomer fraction not exceeding 1,5 %; — Solubility < 5 ng/L in water at 25 °C; — Partition coefficient (Log Pow): 12,7 at 25 °C; — Uncoated; — Median particle size D50 (50 % of the number below this diameter): ≥ 120 nm of mass distribution and/or ≥ 60 nm of number size distribution.
Products

Products containing it

Statistics

In Lou’s database

37
products listed
Most frequent categoriesSun protection · Sun care · Hydration · Anti-aging · Face
Most frequent brandsUriage · A-Derma · Bioderma · Avene · Neutrogena
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