UV stabiliser / sunscreen booster
PEG-6 SESQUI(BENZOTRIAZOLYL T-BUTYL HYDROXYPHENYLPROPIONATE)
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
A PEGylated benzotriazole UV stabiliser used to protect cosmetic formulas from light damage. It stays in the product rather than acting on skin, with moderate safety data and some environmental persistence questions.
Skin benefits
- UV filter / light stabiliser protecting formulas from photodegradation
- Helps extend product shelf life and colour stability
- Used at low percentages in finished cosmetics
Known concerns
- Benzotriazole UV stabilisers raise persistence and bioaccumulation questions in the environment
- Limited public toxicology data for this specific PEG-conjugated form
- PEG-based delivery may carry trace 1,4-dioxane impurities if poorly purified
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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