Ingredient
ETHYLHEXYL BIS-ISOPENTYLBENZOXAZOLYLPHENYL MELAMINE
Substance information
"Ethylhexyl" refers to 2-ethylhexanol as alcoholic component or generally a 2-ethylhexyl hydrocarbon residue. "Pentyl" normally refers to pentanol as an alcoholic component or generally a saturated (possibly branched) hydrocarbon chain with 5 carbon atoms. "Phenyl" mostly refers to phenol as alcoholic component or generally the phenyl group as aromatic hydrocarbon residue. Polymer/copolymer or resin based on melamine (cyanuramide) and possibly other monomers.
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.