Definition
Phenylene Bis-Diphenyltriazine is the organic compound that conforms to the formula
Cosmetic roles
Safety & regulatory references
- Allowed UV filter
- United Kingdom
Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive · EU Cosmetics Regulation · UK cosmetics regulations (OPSS)
Argentina · Brazil
- Maximum concentration permitted at final product : 5%
- Other limitations and requirements : a) Prohibited in products whose application may lead to exposure by inhalation. b) The concentration of the methyl-pyrrolidone and hydrazine impurities should be kept at a trace level.
ASEAN
- Maximum authorised concentration in the finished cosmetic product : 5%
- Conditions of use and warning which must be printed on the labels : Not to be used in applications that may lead to exposure of the end user's lungs by inhalation.
European Union
- Maximum concentration in ready for use preparation : 5.0%
- Other : Not to be used in applications that may lead to exposure of the end-user's lungs by inhalation.
Source: MFDS (Korea) cosmetic regulatory information
Restriction VI/31 Not to be used in applications that may lead to exposure of the end user's lungs by inhalation. · SCCS opinion: OPINION ON the safety of cosmetic ingredients Phenylene Bis-Diphenyltriazine (CAS No 55514-22-2) - S86 - Submission II; OPINION ON UV filter S86 Phenylene bis-diphenyltriazine
Source: EU CosIng ingredient list
More data — names, identifiers, properties, test records, literature
Names & identifiers
- CAS No.chemical registry number
- 55514-22-2
- EC No.EU chemical inventory number
- 700-823-1
- EC No.EU chemical inventory number
- 700-823-1 (L)
- DTXSIDUS EPA chemical ID
- DTXSID601045085
- DTXCIDUS EPA compound ID
- DTXCID701527006
- IUPAC
- 3,3'-(1,4-Phenylene)bis(5,6-diphenyl-1,2,4-triazine)
- Molecular formula
- C36H24N6
- Molecular weight
- 540.63 g/mol
Irritation and sensitisation studies
2 skin studies and 0 eye studies are on record.
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 2 studies
- Studies Indicate No Significant Irritation
skin irritation: in vivo · Screening · OECD Guideline 404 (Acute Dermal Irritation / Corrosion) according to - Not likely to be sensitizing
skin sensitisation: in vivo (LLNA) · Screening · according to OECD Guideline 429 (Skin Sensitisation: Local Lymph Node Assay)
Source: US EPA CompTox dashboard
Related literature
- Dermatoses in the digital age — the impact of high-energy visible radiation (blue light) on the skin · 2026
- Formulation of a new broad‐spectrum UVB + UVA and blue light SPF50+ sunscreen containing Phenylene Bis‐Diphenyltriazine (TriAsorB), an innovative sun filter with unique optical properties · 2022
- Phenylene Bis-Diphenyltriazine (TriAsorB), a new sunfilter protecting the skin against both UVB + UVA and blue light radiations · 2021
- 512 Phenylene Bis-Diphenyltriazine (TriAsorB), a new full-spectrum photoprotector against sunlight radiation induced skin damage · 2021
- 306 An innovative sunscreen containing Phenylene Bis-Diphenyltriazine (TriAsorB) provides skin full-spectrum photoprotection against solar radiations · 2021