Ingredient
DI-T-BUTYL HYDROXYBENZYLIDENE CAMPHOR
Substance information
"T-butyl" or "tert-butyl" mostly refers to tertiary butanol (2-methyl-2-propanol, t-butyl alcohol or t-butanol) as alcoholic component or generally a branched saturated hydrocarbon residue with 4 carbon atoms. "Hydroxy..." generally refers to a hydroxy (hydroxyl) group -OH; the functional group of alcohols.
Function(s) of this ingredient in cosmetic products
UV ABSORBER
Protects the cosmetic product from damage caused by UV light
Belongs to the following substance groups
Regulating cosmetics
Cosmetics Ingredients are subject to regulation. Please note, different regulations may apply to cosmetic ingredients outside the EU.