Benzotriazolyl Dodecyl P-Cresol

Explained

Benzotriazolyl Dodecyl P-Cresol, also known as Tinogard TL, is a broad-spectrum UV absorber.

It helps stabilize light-sensitive ingredients and protects other ingredients from breaking down due to light exposure (especially in transparent packaging).

This ingredient helps extend a product’s shelf life by preventing both photolytic (light-induced) and photo-oxidative degradation. It’s typically used at low concentrations, around 0.01% to 0.1%.

Despite being a chemical UV filter, this ingredient can be found in "100% mineral sunscreens". This is due to regulatory loopholes.

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What it does

UV Absorber An agent that absorbs uv rays

Prevalence

Less common Percentage of products that contain it
0.3%
Top categories
Sunscreens
Makeup
Treatments
Position Predominant list placement
Top 50%

References

CosIng Data

CosIng ID 54653
INCI Name BENZOTRIAZOLYL DODECYL P-CRESOL
All Functions UV Absorber