Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol

Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol is a cosmetic ingredient used as a light stabilizer, uv filter agent. It appears in about 1% of cosmetic products in our 90,000+ product dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).

INCI nameMETHYLENE BIS-BENZOTRIAZOLYL TETRAMETHYLBUTYLPHENOL
FunctionLIGHT STABILIZER, UV FILTER
CAS number103597-45-1
EC number403-800-1
Prevalence816 products (0.88% of dataset)
Most used inSkincare
EU statusRestricted (annex )
Monthly searches170

Used in

Sunscreens 86.3%Day Moisturizers 5.8%BB, CC, Tinted Moisturizers 2.5%General Moisturizers 1.6%Face Primers 0.9%Facial Treatments 0.5%

Frequently asked

What does Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol do in skincare?
Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol functions as a light stabilizer, uv filter agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol allowed in cosmetics?
Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
What products contain Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol?
It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially sunscreens (86.3% of its uses).

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