UV Filter
BIS-ETHYLHEXYLOXYPHENOL METHOXYPHENYL TRIAZINE
Safety score · 0–100
Good
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
Tinosorb S — a modern broad-spectrum UV filter that absorbs both UVA and UVB. Highly photostable and minimally absorbed; widely used in EU and Asian sunscreens but not yet US-approved.
Skin benefits
- Broad-spectrum UVA + UVB filter
- Highly photostable — does not degrade under sunlight
- Low penetration through skin
Known concerns
- Not approved by US FDA (EU/Asia only)
- Some aquatic toxicity questions for high-runoff sunscreen use
- High-molecular-weight UV filter — heavier feel in formulations
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
PubChem
U.S. NIH compound data, GHS hazard codes and toxicity literature.
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