cosmetics-uv-filters
cosmetics-uv-filters
Cosmetic Products Regulation, Annex VI - Allowed UV Filters
EU. Allowed UV Filters: Annex VI, Regulation 1223/2009/EC on Cosmetic Products, as amended by Regulation (EU) 2024/996, OJ L of 4 April 2024
This list contains substances designated as UV filters which cosmetic products marketed in the European Union may contain. The list contains concentration limits and additional restrictions, as well as labelling requirements for some substances.
RELEVANT LEGISLATION
2,2'-Methylene-bis(6-(2H-benzotriazol-2-yl)-4-(1,1,3,3-tetramethyl-butyl)phenol);Bisoctrizole
EVERSORB 78; LOWILITE 36; LS.BT.620; MIXXIM BB/100; TINUVIN 360 EC / List no: 403-800-1 CAS no: 103597-45-1Ref No. |
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Substance Identification | Name |
Bisoctrizole
2,2'-Methylene-bis(6-(2H-benzotriazol-2-yl)-4-(1,1,3,3-tetramethyl-butyl)phenol)
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EC Number |
403-800-1
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CAS |
103597-45-1
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Physical form |
Nano
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Conditions | Product type, body parts |
All cosmetic products
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Function(s) |
UV Filter
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Maximum Threshold |
10 %
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Restriction(s) |
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
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Notes |
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
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