Tris-biphenyl triazine (INCI) is an organic compound used in sunscreens to absorb UVA and UVB radiation. It is marketed as Tinosorb A2B by BASF. Tris-biphenyl triazine is considered a broad-spectrum UV absorber, covering the UVA2 (320−340 nm) and UVB range (280−320 nm).[2][3][1][4]
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IUPAC name
2,4,6-Tris(4-phenylphenyl)-1,3,5-triazine
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Other names
Tinosorb A2B
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ECHA InfoCard | 100.105.262 |
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CompTox Dashboard (EPA)
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Properties | |
C39H27N3 | |
Molar mass | 537.666 g·mol−1 |
Appearance | White solid |
Melting point | 281.3 °C |
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P273, P501 | |
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Tris-biphenyl triazine is approved for use up to a maximum concentration of 10% as a UV filter in cosmetics in the EU and Australia.[2][5] It is not currently recognised or approved by the FDA.
References
edit- ^ a b "Tris-biphenyl triazine". PubChem. U.S. National Library of Medicine.
- ^ a b "Opinion on 1,3,5-Triazine, 2,4,6-tris[1,1'-biphenyl]-4-yl-" (PDF). Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS). Directorate D: Health Systems and Products; European Commission. December 2011. Retrieved 31 July 2024.
- ^ Couteau C, Paparis E, Chauvet C, Coiffard L (June 2015). "Tris-biphenyl triazine, a new ultraviolet filter studied in terms of photoprotective efficacy". International Journal of Pharmaceutics. 487 (1–2): 120–123. doi:10.1016/j.ijpharm.2015.03.077. PMID 25843762.
- ^ Bernerd F, Passeron T, Castiel I, Marionnet C (July 2022). "The Damaging Effects of Long UVA (UVA1) Rays: A Major Challenge to Preserve Skin Health and Integrity". International Journal of Molecular Sciences. 23 (15): 8243. doi:10.3390/ijms23158243. PMC 9368482. PMID 35897826.
- ^ "Australian regulatory guidelines for sunscreens" (PDF). Therapeutics Goods Administration. Australian Government. Retrieved 31 July 2024.