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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.
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Provenance, origin: Switzerland.
Chemical characteristics: Absorption peaks 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: The maximum concentration allowed by European legislation: 10%.
Function: Hair conditioner, skin maintenance agent, stabilizing 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 (sunscreen creams, day creams with SPF, sun protection lip balms);

  • Body Care (sunscreen 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.

Find out more

Bemotrizinol is a broad-spectrum chemical/organic UV filter, covering the entire range of UVA and UVB rays. It is also useful for stabilizing 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 estrogenic activity.