UV filter
ETHYLHEXYL BIS-ISOPENTYLBENZOXAZOLYLPHENYL MELAMINE
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
A photostable organic UV filter (Uvasorb HEB family) that helps protect skin against UVB and short UVA rays and boosts SPF; generally well-tolerated, with the usual caveats around UV-filter sensitization.
Skin benefits
- Broad-spectrum organic UV filter covering UVB and UVA-II
- Helps stabilize other UV filters and improves SPF efficiency
- Photostable triazine-melamine structure
Known concerns
- Large lipophilic UV filter; potential for slow biodegradation and aquatic persistence
- Limited public SCCS opinion compared with other UV filters
- Possible photoallergic reactions reported with some triazine UV filters
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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