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Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine

a.k.a. Bemotrizinol

CAS 187393-00-6

Bemotrizinol is a newer, photostable organic filter with broad UVA1, UVA2, and UVB absorption. It is approved in all four markets: EU and Korea up to 10%, US up to 6%, and Japan up to 3% as a quasi-drug. EWG rates it 1.

Modern organic Next-gen photostable chemical filters. Gen · new organic
01 Spectrum coverage UVA1 · UVA2 · UVB
UVB 290–320nm UVB (290–320nm) — covered UVA-II 320–340nm UVA-II (320–340nm) — covered UVA-I 340–400nm UVA-I (340–400nm) — covered
02 Regional approval · max %
JP ✓ 3% Japan: Approved · max 3% KR ✓ 10% South Korea: Approved · max 10% EU ✓ 10% Europe: Approved · max 10% US ✓ 6% United States: Approved · max 6%
03 Safety profile
EWG score
1
Reef-toxic
No
Endocrine disruptor
No
Comedogenicity
0
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Frequently asked questions

What does Bemotrizinol cover?

Bemotrizinol absorbs across UVB, UVA2, and UVA1, making it a single-molecule broad-spectrum filter. Formulators often use it as the backbone of modern sunscreens.

Is Bemotrizinol photostable?

Yes. It is a newer-generation photostable filter and is often used to stabilize less stable filters such as avobenzone in combination formulas.

Is Bemotrizinol approved in the US?

Yes. The US approves Bemotrizinol up to 6%. It is also approved in the EU and Korea (up to 10%) and in Japan (up to 3%, as a quasi-drug).

How common is Bemotrizinol in sunscreens?

Very common in this catalog: it appears in 659 products. Its broad-spectrum range and photostability make it a frequent choice across US, Japanese, and Korean sunscreens.

Products in catalogue

Containing Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine