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Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol

Explained

Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol (Tinosorb M) is a hybrid and broad-spectrum UV ingredient. It is both a UV absorber and filter.

UV absorbers are an agent that absorbs UV rays. They protect your skin by using chemical reactions to convert UV rays into heat and energy. UV filters physically reduce the amount of UV rays from reaching your skin.

Tinosorb M covers a range of 280-400 nm and is photostable. This ingredient is neither oil or water soluble.

Tinosorb M is not available in the US. However, it is available in the EU and Asia.

It's sister, Tinosorb S, is set to be approved in the US by late 2025 (fingers crossed!).

See all 619 products with Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol

Users who like it
67%
Users who avoid it
33%

What it does

UV Filter An agent that filters out certain uv rays

Alternative names

Tinosorb M
Bisoctrizole

Prevalence

Less common Percentage of products that contain it
0.7%
Top categories
Sunscreens
Moisturizers
Makeup
Position Predominant list placement
Top 25%
Concentration Concentrations we've seen
2% to 6%

References

CosIng Data

CosIng ID 38987
INCI Name METHYLENE BIS-BENZOTRIAZOLYL TETRAMETHYLBUTYLPHENOL
INN Name bisoctrizole
EC #  403-800-1
All Functions UV Filter