PARSOL® 1789 is a very strong and efficient UVA absorber for sunscreen and other skin care formulations. It enables broadband protection when combined with effective UVB filters and can also contribute to SPF. PARSOL® 1789 is an oil-soluble, white to pale yellow powder that must be completely solubilized in formulations. It works with a range of solubilizers including the UVB filters PARSOL® 340, PARSOL® EHS, PARSOL® MCX, and many emollients. PARSOL® 1789 should be photostabilized, for example with PARSOL® 340. This UV filter is approved worldwide.
INCI Name: Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
Function: UV Protector, UV Absorber
Ingredient Origin: Synthetic
Labeling Claims: Non-GMO, Pesticide-free, Not Tested on Animals, BSE-free, TSE-free
Benefit Claims: SPF Enhancement, Sun Protection, UV Protection, Photostability, Photo-Aging Protection, Skin Protection
Certifications & Compliance: EU Cosmetic Regulation 1223/2009 Compliant, REACH (Europe), Halal, IECIC (China), Kosher
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70356-09-1
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Max use level approved:
- ASEAN : 5%
- China : 5%
- Europe : 5%
- Japan : 10%
- Mercosur : 5%
- S. Africa : 5%
- USA : Avobenzone - up to 3%; Up to 3% when used in combination with other sunscreens per Monograph
PARSOL® 1789 is an oil soluble solid. Adequate amounts of suitable solvent should be chosen to avoid recrystallization of PARSOL® 1789 during storage. To maximize utilization and high performance, PARSOL® 1789 should be properly photostabilized. Excellent materials for stabilization are PARSOL® 340 and PARSOL® 5000 or mixtures thereof. Additional options are PARSOL® SLX or Benzophenone-3. Use a chelating agent like EDTA.
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36 months
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