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PARSOL® Shield

The most efficient, broadband UVA-UVB filter

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A photostable broad-spectrum UVB and UVA filter effective at low concentrations

PARSOL® Shield (INCI: Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine) is a photostable broad-spectrum filter which efficiently contributes to UVB and UVA protection across the full range of application forms at low concentrations. PARSOL® Shield demonstrates excellent compatibility with both organic and inorganic UV filters and is readily compatible with other PARSOL® UV filters. As part of a holistic formulation the UV filter supports high levels of water resistance due to its good solubility in organic oils. 

Product Status

  • INCI name: Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol  
  • Methoxyphenyl Triazine (BEMT)  
  • CAS: 187393-00-6  
  • EINECS: 425-950-7  
  • Max use level approved: ✓ 10%: ASEAN, Australia, Switzerland, China, Europe, Korea, Mercosur, Mexico, Taiwan, India.
    ✓ 3%: Japan* . ✓ USA: not approved as active OTC sunscreen ingredient, but may be used as inactive ingredient in skin care and sunscreen products up to 0.3% 
  • Good solubility in UV-absorbers: ✓ PARSOL® EHS 20%, ✓ PARSOL® MCX 17%, ✓ PARSOL® HMS 16% 
  • Good solubility in emollients: ✓ Isodecyl salicylate 18%, ✓ C12-C15 alkyl benzoate 14%, ✓ Dibutyl adipate 10% 
Microbiome-friendly UV filter certified by independent organization, MyMicrobiome

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