Sodium Benzotriazolyl Butylphenol Sulfonate

overview

Sodium Benzotriazolyl Butylphenol Sulfonate is a UV light stabilization ingredient used in skincare products to protect colors and other light-sensitive ingredients from photolytic and/or photo-oxidative degradation, thus improving the stability of formulations exposed to UV-A and UV-B light. It is a liquid formulation of Tinogard HS, a broadband UV absorber. It is suspected of being very persistent and very mobile (vPvM) and causing other environmental hazards.

benefits

NA

Skin suitability

NA

concerns

Classified as irritant, Limited evidence of eye toxicity

precautions

NA

source

NA

CIR

NA

EWG

Restricted

additional info

This ingredient is part of a larger formulation and protects colors and other light-sensitive ingredients from photolytic and/or photo-oxidative degradation and thus improve the stability of formulations which are exposed to UV-A and UV-B light. It is used in a variety of skincare products, including cleansers, sunscreens, hair care products, and body care products. It is also used as a fragrance component or a solvent in cosmetics.