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TRIS-BIPHENYL TRIAZINE

Molecular structure

Definition

US FDA substance register · UNII FQK9A410YB · registered name TRIS-BIPHENYL TRIAZINE · single chemical substance

Source: US FDA Unique Ingredient Identifier (UNII)

Tris-Biphenyl Triazine is the heterocyclic compound that conforms to the formula:

Cosmetic roles

Filters UV to protect skin (sunscreen active)UV FILTERProtects colour and scent from lightLIGHT STABILIZERAbsorbs UV (including to protect the product)UV ABSORBER

Safety & regulatory references

Allowed UV filter
Japan · United Kingdom

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

Argentina · Brazil

  • Maximum concentration permitted at final product : 10%
  • Other limitations and requirements : a) Its use in sprayable systems (which disperse particles in the air) is prohibited. b) The nanomaterial must have the following characteristics: - Average size of the primary particle > 80nm; - Purity ≥98% and uncoated

ASEAN

  • Maximum authorised concentration in the finished cosmetic product : 10%
  • Other limitations and requirements : Not to be used in sprays. Only nanomaterials having the following characteristics are allowed: — median primary particle size > 80 nm; — Purity ≥ 98 %; — Uncoated

Taiwan

  • Maximum concentration : 10%

European Union

  • Maximum concentration in ready for use preparation : 10%
  • Other : Not to be used in sprays. Only nanomaterials having the folloing characteristics are allowed: - Median primary particle size >80 nm; - Purity ≥ 98%; - Uncoated

Source: MFDS (Korea) cosmetic regulatory information

EU Cosmetics Regulation, Annex VI (allowed UV filters), entry 29 · maximum concentration 10%

Source: EU allowed UV filters (Annex VI)

Restriction VI/29 · Other restriction: ban substances that deplete the ozone layer

Source: EU CosIng ingredient list

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Official labels & definitions

JCIA labelling name トリスビフェニルトリアジン: 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

TRIS-BIPHENYL TRIAZINEINCI트리스-바이페닐트라이아진Korean label name (MFDS standard)1,3,5-Triazine, 2,4,6-tris([1,1'-biphenyl]-4-yl)-Synonym1,3,5-TRIAZINE, 2,4,6-TRIS[1,1'-BIPHENYL]-4-YL-SynonymトリスビフェニルトリアジンJapanese labelling name
CAS No.chemical registry number
31274-51-8
DTXSIDUS EPA chemical ID
DTXSID30185197
DTXCIDUS EPA compound ID
DTXCID40107688
IUPAC
2,4,6-Tri([1,1'-biphenyl]-4-yl)-1,3,5-triazine
Molecular formula
C39H27N3
Molecular weight
537.666 g/mol

What products actually use it for

What the 2 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 stabilizer2

Source: US EPA CompTox dashboard

Irritation and sensitisation studies

2 skin studies and 1 eye studies are on record.

Classed as low2

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.

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  • Not likely to be sensitizing
    skin sensitisation: in vivo (LLNA) · Screening · according to OECD Guideline 429 (Skin Sensitisation: Local Lymph Node Assay) adopted on 24th April 2002
  • Studies Indicate No Significant Irritation
    skin irritation: in vivo · Screening · OECD Guideline 404 (Acute Dermal Irritation / Corrosion) adopted on 17th July 1992 according to EU Method B.4 (Acute Toxicity: Dermal Irritation / Corrosion) adopted on 31st July 1992 according to
  • Studies Indicate No Significant Irritation
    eye irritation: in vivo · Screening · OECD Guideline 405 (Acute Eye Irritation / Corrosion) adopted on 24th Feb 1987 according to EU Method B.5 (Acute Toxicity: Eye Irritation / Corrosion) adopted on 31st July 1992 according to

Source: US EPA CompTox dashboard

Related literature

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