Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol in EU cosmetics: Annex VI, entry 23
Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol: the maximum concentration in ready for use preparation is 10 % (5). Annex VI, entry 23, Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009, consolidated 18 May 2026.
- Annex
- VI: List of UV filters allowed in cosmetic products
- Reference number
- 23
- Chemical name/INN
- 2,2′-Methylene- bis(6-(2H-benzotriazol-2-yl)-4-(1,1,3,3-tetramethylbutyl)phenol)/Bisoctrizole
- Name of Common Ingredients Glossary
- Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol
- CAS number
- 103597-45-1
- EC number
- 403-800-1
- Version
- Consolidated version of 18 May 2026
- Official source
- Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009, consolidated text
Official wording: restrictions
- Maximum concentration in ready for use preparation: 10 % (5)
Notes referred to in this entry
- (5) In case of combined use of Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol and Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol (nano), the sum shall not exceed the limit given in column g.
Same CAS number in other entries of the annexes
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