Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
⚠ EU RestrictedAlso known as: AakoSun BEMT
Identification
CAS Number 187393-00-6
EINECS / EC -
CosIng Ref 74502
Chemical Name 5-(2-ethylhexoxy)-2-[4-[4-(2-ethylhexoxy)-2-hydroxyphenyl]-6-(4-methoxyphenyl)-1,3,5-triazin-2-yl]phenol
IUPAC Name —
Formula C38H49N3O5
Mol. Weight 627.8 g/mol
InChIKey XVAMCHGMPYWHNL-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Function & Classification
Primary Function UV Filter
Secondary Functions LIGHT STABILIZER; UV ABSORBER; UV FILTER
Category UV Filters
Manufacturer AAK (AAKO B.V.)
EU Regulatory Status
Max Leave-on 10%
Max Rinse-off 10%
Restrictions Max 10%
Conditions of Use Max 10% in sunscreen products.
SCCS Opinion View SCCS opinion →
Safety Profile
2 / 10
Comedogenic Rating: 1/5
Low risk — should be fine for most skin types
Skin Type Compatibility
Acne-Prone ✓ Safe
Fungal Acne Safe ✓ Safe
Toxicology Profile
NOAEL 250 mg/kg bw/day (oral, rat, 90-day) SCCS/1064/14
Sensitization Non-sensitizer
Genotoxicity Non-genotoxic
Phototoxicity Non-phototoxic
LD₅₀ Oral >2000 mg/kg (rat)
LD₅₀ Dermal >2000 mg/kg (rat)
Skin Irritation (Draize) 0.1 / 4.0
Eye Irritation (Draize) 0.3 / 4.0
Source SCCS Opinion ↗
Formulation Guidelines
Benefits Broad spectrum UV protection; photostable
Suppliers & Documents
AAK (AAKO B.V.) 🇳🇱 Netherlands
Safic Alkan 🇹🇷 Turkey
Documents