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Protachem™ AVO

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Protachem™ AVO is a product that consists of avobenzone, which acts as a sunscreen agent that absorbs UVA rays that cause skin aging. It is oil-soluble and is commonly used in cosmetic applications to prevent discoloration caused by exposure to light. Protachem™ AVO is an FDA-approved active ingredient for sunscreens, and it is typically used in conjunction with a photostabilizer, such as octocrylene. The recommended usage level for Protachem™ AVO is up to 3% in over-the-counter (OTC) sunscreens.

INCI Name: Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane

Functions: UV Absorber

Labeling Claims: Clean at Sephora, Credo Clean Standard

Benefit Claims: UV Absorption

Certifications & Compliance: FDA Compliant, REACH (Europe)

Synonyms: Avobenzone, Parsol 1789

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Identification & Functionality

Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
CAS No.
70356-09-1
EC No.
274-581-6

Features & Benefits

Benefit Claims
Features & Benefits
li>Absorbs UVA rays (which age)
  • Oil soluble
  • Avobenzone - Sunscreen Agent<
  • Applications & Uses

    Application Format
    Sun Care Applications
    Use Level
    max 0.3% (in OTC sunscreen)
    Applications & Uses
  • Used in cosmetic applications to prevent discoloration caused by exposure to light
  • Use Avobenzone with a photostabilizer (like Octocrylene)
  • Regulatory & Compliance

    Certifications & Compliance
    Regulatory & Compliance

    FDA approved active for sunscreens