Bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine is an oil-soluble organic compound that is added to sunscreens to absorb UV rays. Its brand names includes Parsol Shield, Tinosorb S, and Escalol S.
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine Overview
INCI name : Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine ( BEMT)
Synonym : Methoxyphenyl Triazine , Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol , Bemotrizinol ,
2,2′-[6-(4-Methoxyphenyl)-1,3,5-triazine-2,4-diyl]bis{5-[(2-ethylhexyl)oxy]phenol}
CAS No. : 187393-00-6
EC Number : 425-950-7
Molecular Formula : C38H49N3O5
Molecular Weight : 627.81
Category : cosmetic
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine Properties
| Item | Specification |
| Appearance | Light yellow to yellow powder |
| Odor(Organoleptic) | Characteristic |
| Identification | IR |
| Assay (HPLC) | ≥98.00% |
| Absorbance （UV-VIS,10mg/L Ethanol,341nm,1cm） | ≥0.79% |
| Absorption (UV-VIS,1%dil./1cm) | ≥790.00 |
| Loss on drying | ≤0.50% |
| Hg | ≤1,000.00 ppb |
| Ni | ≤3,000.00 ppb |
| As | ≤3,000.00 ppb |
| Cd | ≤5,000.00 ppb |
| Pb | ≤10,000.00 ppb |
| Sb | ≤10,000.00 ppb |
Use
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine ( BEMT) is a broad-spectrum UV absorber, absorbing UVB as well as UVA rays. Bemotrizinol has two absorption peaks, 310 and 340 nm.
Packaging
25kg/fiber drum
Storage
Keep in cool and dry place, store in sealed containers. Shelf life : One year.
Policy Max use level approved
10%: Asean, Australia, Switzerland, China, Europe, Korea, Mercosur, Mexico, Taiwan, India.
3%: Japan
USA: not approved as active OTC sunscreen ingredient, but may be used as inactive ingredient in skin care and sunscreen products up to 0.3%.
