Ethylhexyl Triazone (Octyltriazone, EHT, T150)
Organic sunscreen (Organic Sunscreen or Chemical Sunscreen) that can protect against UVB light in the wavelength range of 290-330nm can work well with other types of sunscreen and is highly stable under sunlight.
Ethylhexyl Triazone is an organic sunscreen (Organic Sunscreen or Chemical Sunscreen) that can protect against UVA/UVB light in the wavelength range of 290-330nm. It can work well with other types of sunscreen and is highly stable under sunlight. There is no problem of accelerated deterioration when exposed to sunlight.
Ethylhexyl Triazone is the most effective UVB specific sunscreen with Specific Extinction E1%/1cm.
We also offer this type of UV Protection agent in water-based system: SynMax™ (UVA+UVB, Water Dispersion) which contains BEMT, DHHB, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Avobenzone in patented system which protects full range of UVA-UVB and highly stable when exposes to UV

FDA regulations on the use of Ethylhexyl Triazone in any type of cosmetic
Europe (including Thailand): not more than 5%
Japan: Not more than 5%
Products using this ingredient cannot be exported to the US because the US FDA has not approved Ethylhexyl Triazone.
Dissolution of Ethylhexyl Triazone in Various Sunscreens and LipidSoft
Since Ethylhexyl Triazone is in powder form, the formulation must be mixed with a solvent.
Soluble up to 14% in OMC (Ethylhexyl Triazone 14% in 100% OMC ).
Soluble up to 13% in PPG-3 myristyl ether ( Ethylhexyl Triazone 13% in PPG-3 myristyl ether 100%).
Soluble up to 6.2% in Fractionated Coconut Oil (Ethylhexyl Triazone 6.2% in 100% Fractionated Coconut Oil ).
Soluble up to 4.4% in LipidSoft (Ethylhexyl Triazone 4.4% in LipidSoft 100%)
Usage rate: 1-5%
Appearance: White-yellow powder
Mixing: Mix in oil, use 80 degrees heat to help melt. Can withstand heat of 80 degrees for no more than 30 minutes.
INCI: Ethylhexyl Triazone
Examples of products using Ethylhexyl Triazone

SHISEIDO SEA BREEZE SPF50 PA+++ ( Zinc Oxide 11%, OMC 7.5%, DHBB 1.5%, Ethylhexyl Triazone 1.5%)

La Roche-Posay Anthelios XL Dry Touch Gel-Cream SPF50+

Vichy Capital Soleil SPF 50 Mousse Sunscreen Lightweight Foaming Lotion
- Room (25-40C)
- 24 Months from manufacturing or testing date.
- 0.10% - 5.00%
- 0.00%
- Add into oil phase. Heat tolerant.
- Avoid heat above 80C
- 0.00 - 0.00
- Soluble in Oil, Soluble/Miscible in silicone, Soluble in surfactant, Dispersible in oil, Dispersible in cream or gel base, Dispersible in silicone
- Cream, Lotion, Lip, Foundation, Concealer
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| Test Name | Specification |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Powder |
| Colour | White to pale yellow |
| Odour | Trace of characteristic odour |
| Identity | IR, HPLC |
| Melting point | 128.0~132.0 |
| Water | ≤0.5 |
| Assay | ≥99.0 |
| UV specific extinction | ≥1500 |
| 2-Ethylhexyl 4-aminobenzoate | ≤0.2 |
| 4-(4,6-Bis (4-((2-ethylhexyloxy)carbonyl)phenylamino)-1,3,5-triazin-2-ylamino) benzoic acid | ≤0.2 |
| Bis(2-ethylhexyl)4,4-(6-(4 (ethoxycarbonyl)phenylamino)-1,3,5-triazine-2,4diyl)bis(azane diyl) dibenzoate | ≤0.2 |
| p-Aminobenzoic acid | ≤0.2 |
| Any other individual impurity | ≤0.1 |
| Total impurities | ≤0.8 |
Recommend Lab-Service
| scienceLab Service | Price |
|---|---|
open_in_newSPF UVA, UVB measurement service (Boots Star/PA eq.)Measurement of SPF/PA value on a finished product | ฿ 1,800.00 |