Colorant
DISODIUM BISETHYLPHENYL TRIAMINOTRIAZINE STILBENEDISULFONATE
Safety score · 0–100
Moderate
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
A stilbene-triazine optical brightener used to whiten formulas. Photoreactivity and sensitization make it a poor fit for leave-on skincare; common in laundry instead.
Function
Skin benefits
- Optical brightener — gives a whiter visual effect
- Stable in detergent and cosmetic systems
- Effective at low %
Known concerns
- Stilbene-triazine optical brighteners — sensitization potential
- Photoreactive — may produce skin reactions on sun exposure
- Aquatic toxicity / environmental persistence
- More common in laundry than skincare for safety reasons
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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