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UV ABSORBER

Protecting the cosmetic product from the effects of UV-light.

168 ingredients in the EU CosIng inventory carry the UV ABSORBER function designation.

Ingredients with the UV ABSORBER function

1,7,7-trimethyl-3-(phenylmethylene)bicyclo[2.2.1]heptan-2-one

CAS 15087-24-8II/1379 - Reg (EU) No 1298/2015

4'-Hydroxyacetanilide salicylate; Benzoic acid, 2-hydroxy-, 4-(acetylamino)phenyl ester

CAS 118-57-0

Urea, (2,5-dioxo-4-imidazolydinyl)-, compound with 4-aminobenzoic acid (1:1)

CAS 4207-42-5II/167

Bis(2,4-dihydroxyphenyl)methanone and bis(2-hydroxy-4-methoxyphenyl)methanone

CAS 1341-54-4

5-Benzoyl-4-hydroxy-2-methoxybenzenesulfonic acid

CAS 4065-45-6VI/22

Benzenesulfonic acid, 5-benzoyl-4-hydroxy-2-methoxy-, monosodium salt

CAS 6628-37-1VI/22

Disodium 3,3'-carbonylbis[4-hydroxy-6-methoxybenzenesulphonate]

CAS 76656-36-5

3-Penten-2-one, 5-(3,3-dimethylbicyclo[2.2.1]hept-2-ylidene)-

CAS 2226-11-1

Phenol, 2-(5-chloro-2H-benzotriazol-2-yl)-6-(1,1-dimethylethyl)-4-methyl-

CAS 3896-11-5

Butyl 4-aminobenzoate; Butyl PABA; Butyl p-aminobenzoate

CAS 94-25-7II/167

Caffeoyl Pentapeptide-27 is the product obtained by the reaction of Caffeic Acid and Pentapeptide-27.

Carotenoids are a group of related compounds including alpha-beta and gamma carotene and lycopene

Carbonic acid, cerium (3+) salt, calcination products with silica

CAS 243133-71-3

Carbonic acid, cerium (3+) salt, calcination products with silica and talc (Mg3Al2(SiO3)4)

CAS 243133-70-2

2-Propenoic acid, 3-(4-methoxyphenyl)-, 2-ethoxyethyl ester

CAS 104-28-9

Cobalt DNA is the cobalt salt of DNA (q.v.)

p-Methoxycinnamic acid, compound with 2,2'-iminodiethanol (1:1)

CAS 56265-46-4II/411

1,6-Heptadiene-3,5-dione, 1,7-bis-[4-(acetyloxy)-3-methoxyphenyl]-

CAS 19697-86-0

Benzoic acid, 4,4'-[[6-[[4-[[(1,1-dimethylethyl)amino]carbonyl]phenyl]amino]-1,3,5-triazine-2,4-diyl]diimino]bis-, -bis(2-ethylhexyl)ester

CAS 154702-15-5VI/17

Benzoic acid, 3,4-dihydroxy-5-[[3,4,5-tris[(1-oxo-9-octadecenyl)oxy]benzoyl]oxy]-, (Z,Z,Z)-

CAS 17048-39-4 / 27436-80-2

How the UV ABSORBER function is used in CosIng

The UV ABSORBER function is assigned by the European Commission in the CosIng ingredient inventory. This page currently lists 168 ingredients carrying that function label in the dataset, which helps you move from a functional claim to the exact ingredients that use it.

Protecting the cosmetic product from the effects of UV-light.

Function assignments come from official EU CosIng data. They describe intended cosmetic use, but they do not replace regulatory review of each linked ingredient and any annex records tied to it.

Frequently asked questions

The UV ABSORBER function, as defined in the EU CosIng database, describes the role this group of ingredients plays in a cosmetic formulation. There are currently 168 ingredients in the EU CosIng inventory assigned this function. Function labels are standardised terms used in Product Information Files (PIF) and ingredient declarations.

Yes. An ingredient's function in the CosIng inventory is independent of its regulatory status. An ingredient with the UV ABSORBER function may also be listed in Annex II (prohibited), Annex III (restricted), or other annexes. Always check each ingredient's annex records for applicable conditions before formulating.

Ingredient functions are documented in the Product Information File (PIF) as part of the cosmetic product safety assessment. They describe the intended role of each ingredient in the formulation and support the safety assessor's review. Functions do not appear on consumer-facing product labels, which list only INCI names.

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