Is Ethylhexyl Triazone safe in cosmetics?
Ethylhexyl Triazone has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted. 1 toxicological study endpoint(s) are available in our database.
Ethylhexyl Triazone
Also known as: Tris(2-ethylhexyl)-4,4',4''-(1,3,5-triazine-2,4,6-triyltriimino)tribenzoate
INCI: ETHYLHEXYL TRIAZONE
Ethylhexyl Triazone (CAS 88122-99-0) is a cosmetic uv filter / sunscreen functioning as UV Filter. Reported NOAEL =1000 mg/kg bw/day in Rat (ECHA); EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted, max 5%. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database. Same-CAS public records also appear in industrial chemical safety and pharmaceutical data.
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Auto-generated CPSR Part A draft with source citations
Function
UV Filter
Safety Rating
GOOD
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
EU Max Conc.
5%
US US Status
permitted
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Ethylhexyl Triazone.
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Toxicological Studies
1 study endpoint found for Ethylhexyl Triazone. NOAEL (No Observed Adverse Effect Level) values are used to calculate the Margin of Safety per SCCS methodology.
| Endpoint | Value | Route | Species | Study Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOAEL | =1000 mg/kg bw/day | oral | Rat | developmental | ECHA |
Endocrine Disruptor Evidence (Expanded)
Cross-referenced EDC classifications, mechanism data, and dose-response evidence from EDLists, SIN List, and cosmetic-specific detail sources.
Cosmetic-Specific Mechanism
Category: UV filter
Receptor targets: none confirmed
LOEC: N/A
EU status: allowed (max 5%)
no ER/AR activity
ECHA REACH Registration
European Chemicals Agency REACH dossier and Substances of Very High Concern listing.
Registration Type
Full
Tonnage Band
1,000 - 10,000 tonnes
Substance Type
SUBSTANCE
SVHC Candidate
No
EU CosIng Annex Listing
European Commission CosIng database Annex references per Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009.
Annex VI — Permitted UV Filters
Max: 5%
Expanded Jurisdictional Detail
Additional regulatory detail beyond the 7-jurisdiction summary: Saudi SFDA, Korea MFDS, ASEAN ACD, Japan/Korea, Brazil/India, and cross-jurisdictional restriction entries.
KR Korea MFDS Annex 2 (Restricted)
Category: UV Filter. Max: 5%.
SA Saudi SFDA (VI - UV Filters)
Max: 0.05.
JPKR Japan/Korea Cosmetics
Korea (Restricted): max 5%
BRIN Brazil/India Cosmetics
India: Permitted UV Filter · max 0.05
Additional Jurisdictional Restrictions (5)
| Jurisdiction | Status | Max % | Product Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| CN | permitted_uv_filter | 5 | All cosmetics |
| IN | permitted_uv_filter | 5.0 | sunscreen and other cosmetic products |
| GCC | restricted | 5.0 | Sunscreen products |
| BR | permitted_uv_filter | 5 | Sunscreen products |
| ASEAN | permitted_uv_filter | 5% | - |
Additional Ingredient Properties
3 property records from structured ingredient metadata.
anti_pollution
{"cas_number": "88122-99-0", "ingredient_class": "blue_light_filter", "primary_mechanism": "film_forming_barrier", "pollution_types_targeted": "blue_light_HEV/UV_B", "IR_A_protection": "no", "visible_light_protection": "no", "digital_screen_protection_claim": "no", "PAH_neutralization": "no", "ozone_protection": "no", "mitochondrial_protection": "no", "Nrf2_activation": "no", "AhR_pathway_modulati…
baby_pediatric
{"cas_number": "88122-99-0", "ingredient_class": "sunscreen_baby", "pediatric_safety_rating": "acceptable", "minimum_age_months": "12", "neonatal_safe": "no", "premature_infant_safe": "insufficient_data", "skin_barrier_maturity_consideration": "Uvinul T 150", "transepidermal_absorption_risk_pediatric": "low", "systemic_exposure_concern_pediatric": "low", "dose_per_kg_body_weight_concern": "Sunscre…
sunscreen_uv
{"cas_number": "88122-99-0", "uv_filter_type": "organic_UVB", "chemical_class": "triazine", "absorption_spectrum_nm_range": "290-315", "peak_absorption_wavelength_nm": "314", "molar_extinction_coefficient": "32000", "critical_wavelength_nm": "320", "UVA_PF": "2-3", "SPF_contribution_per_percent": "10.5", "photostability_rating": "photostable", "photodegradation_half_life_hours": ">15", "photostabi…
Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
UV stabilizer
Regulatory List Membership (2)
EU Regulated in Personal Care
EU CosIng Cosmetics Ingredient Database
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Ethylhexyl Triazone.
Regulatory Flags
eu_cosing_listed
NOAEL Studies Summary
View details ->Public NOAEL study rows linked to Ethylhexyl Triazone by CAS number or substance name.
Studies
1
Lowest NOAEL
1000 mg/kg bw/day
Highest NOAEL
1000 mg/kg bw/day
ECHA
Known Synonyms
Tris(2-ethylhexyl)-4,4',4''-(1,3,5-triazine-2,4,6-triyltriimino)tribenzoate
Chemical Function
UV stabilizer
Regulatory Lists
Europe; Personal care
Canada; pharmaceutical
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Cross-Vertical Safety Context
Same-CAS public records found in pharmaceutical data.
SOURCE
ChEMBL / DrugCentral / FAERS
DB_PHARMA CAS match
Pharmaceutical Data
Same-CAS rows from the pharmaceutical spoke database.
ChEMBL ID
CHEMBL4462531
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ethylhexyl Triazone allowed in the EU?
Ethylhexyl Triazone EU regulatory status: permitted. Maximum allowed concentration: 5%. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Ethylhexyl Triazone do in cosmetics?
Ethylhexyl Triazone functions as: UV Filter. It is classified as a UV Filter / Sunscreen in our database. CAS number: 88122-99-0.
What is the NOAEL for Ethylhexyl Triazone?
The NOAEL (No Observed Adverse Effect Level) for Ethylhexyl Triazone is =1000 mg/kg bw/day based on a developmental study via oral route in Rat. Source: ECHA.
Is Ethylhexyl Triazone used outside cosmetics?
Ethylhexyl Triazone also appears in industrial chemical safety and pharmaceutical data. The cross-vertical cards on this page render same-CAS public rows from the matched databases.
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