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ETHYLHEXYL TRIAZONE

Korean limit
5%
Molecular structure

How much products actually contain

No product states its amount yet.

Of the products containing it, 379 list it before the 1% line and 7 after it (usually 1% or less).

Products using this ingredient

12 of 383 confirmed · likeliest to carry enough first · See all 383

Definition

US FDA substance register · UNII XQN8R9SAK4 · registered name ETHYLHEXYL TRIAZONE · single chemical substance

Source: US FDA Unique Ingredient Identifier (UNII)

Ethylhexyl Triazone is the heterocyclic organic compound that conforms to the formula:

Cosmetic roles

Absorbs UV (including to protect the product)UV ABSORBERProtects colour and scent from lightLIGHT STABILIZERFilters UV to protect skin (sunscreen active)UV FILTER

Safety & regulatory references

Allowed UV filter
United Kingdom

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive · EU Cosmetics Regulation · Taiwan FDA cosmetic ingredients · UK cosmetics regulations (OPSS)

Argentina · Brazil

  • Maximum concentration permitted at final product : 5%

ASEAN

  • Maximum authorised concentration in the finished cosmetic product : 5%

Taiwan · China · South Korea

  • Maximum concentration : 5%

Japan

  • Maximum amount per 100 g (Cosmetics not used for mucosa and to be washed away) : 5.0 g
  • Maximum amount per 100 g (Cosmetics not used for mucosa and not to be washed away) : 5.0 g

European Union

  • Maximum concentration in ready for use preparation : 5%

Source: MFDS (Korea) cosmetic regulatory information

Not classified under Korea’s toxic-substance GHS list · existing chemical substance

Source: Korea toxic substances GHS register (NIER)

EU Cosmetics Regulation, Annex VI (allowed UV filters), entry 15 · maximum concentration 5%

Source: EU allowed UV filters (Annex VI)

Restriction VI/15

Source: EU CosIng ingredient list

More data — names, identifiers, properties, test records, literature

Official labels & definitions

JCIA labelling name オクチルトリアゾン: 本品は、次の化学式で表される複素環式化合物である。

Source: JCIA labelling names (Japan)

JCIA labelling name エチルヘキシルトリアゾン: 本品は、次の化学式で表される複素環式化合物である。

Source: JCIA labelling names (Japan)

Names & identifiers

ETHYLHEXYL TRIAZONEINCI에칠헥실트리아존Korean label name (MFDS standard)Benzoic acid, 4,4',4''-(1,3,5-triazine-2,4,6-triyltriimino)tris-, tris(2-ethylhexyl) esterSynonymエチルヘキシルトリアゾンJapanese labelling nameオクチルトリアゾンJapanese labelling name
CAS No.chemical registry number
88122-99-0
EC No.EU chemical inventory number
402-070-1
DTXSIDUS EPA chemical ID
DTXSID90868994
DTXCIDUS EPA compound ID
DTXCID60817035
IUPAC
Tris(2-ethylhexyl) 4,4',4''-[1,3,5-triazine-2,4,6-triyltris(azanediyl)]tribenzoate
Molecular formula
C48H66N6O6
Molecular weight
823.092 g/mol

What products actually use it for

What the 4 products reported to the US EPA with this ingredient use it for. Products outside cosmetics are included, so the top few rows are its main uses.

  • UV stabilizer4

Source: US EPA CompTox dashboard

Irritation and sensitisation studies

4 skin studies and 2 eye studies are on record.

Classed as low4

The study conclusions largely agree (100%). These tests are on the raw material itself; irritation at the amount in a finished product is a different question.

See all 6 studies
  • Not likely to be sensitizing
    skin sensitisation: in vivo (non-LLNA) · Screening · according to OECD Guideline 406 (Skin Sensitisation) (GPMT)
  • Not likely to be sensitizing
    skin sensitisation: in vivo (non-LLNA) · Screening · according to other guideline: OECD 406 (1981)
  • Studies Indicate No Significant Irritation
    skin irritation: in vivo · Screening · OECD Guideline 404 (Acute Dermal Irritation / Corrosion) according to
  • Studies Indicate No Significant Irritation
    skin irritation: in vivo · Screening · other guideline: OECD 404 (1981) according to
  • Studies Indicate No Significant Irritation
    eye irritation: in vivo · Screening · other guideline: OECD 405 (1981) according to
  • Studies Indicate No Significant Irritation
    eye irritation: in vivo · Screening · OECD Guideline 405 (Acute Eye Irritation / Corrosion) according to

Source: US EPA CompTox dashboard

Related literature

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