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) 2022/2195, OJ L 292, 11 November 2022

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.

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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: 103597-45-1
Ref No.
23a
Substance Identification Name
Bisoctrizole

2,2'-Methylene-bis(6-(2H-benzotriazol-2-yl)-4-(1,1,3,3-tetramethyl-butyl)phenol)

EC Number
403-800-1
CAS
103597-45-1
Physical form
Nano
Conditions Product type, body parts
All cosmetic products
Function(s)
UV Filter
Maximum Threshold
10 %
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

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