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UV FILTER

Exclusively or mainly intended to protect the skin and/or hair against certain UV radiation by absorbing, reflecting or scattering UV radiation. All authorised UV filters are substances in the positive list of Annex VI to the Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009.

74 ingredients in the EU CosIng inventory carry the UV FILTER function designation.

Ingredients with the UV FILTER function

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

1-Propanone, 1,1'-(methylene-di-4,1-phenylene)bis[2-hydroxy-2-methyl-

CAS 474510-57-1

Bis-PABA Porphyra 334 is the synthetic peptide derivative produced by the reaction of PABA and Porphyra 334.

Caffeoyl Hexapeptide-50 is the product obtained by the reaction of Caffeic Acid and Hexapeptide-50.

Caffeoyl Tripeptide-35 is the product obtained by the reaction of Caffeic Acid and Tripeptide-35.

Commiphora Gileadensis (Balm of Gilead) Oil is the volatile oil derived from the whole plant, Commiphora gileadensis, Burseraceae.

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

Phenol,2-(2H-Benzotriazol-2-yl)-4-Methyl-6-(2-Methyl-3-(1,3,3,3-Tetramethyl-1-(Trimethylsilyl)Oxy)-Disiloxanyl)Propyl

CAS 155633-54-8VI/16

Benzoic acid, 4,4',4''-(1,3,5-triazine-2,4,6-triyltriimino)tris-,tris(2-ethylhexyl) ester; octyl triazone

CAS 88122-99-0VI/15

Benzoic acid, 2-hydroxy-, 3,3,5-trimethylcyclohexyl ester

CAS 118-56-9VI/3

Isoamyl Palmitate/Stearate is the product obtained by the reaction of Isoamyl Alcohol with a mixture of palmitic and stearic acids.

Lupeyl Isonicotinate is the ester of Lupeol and isonicotinic acid that conforms to the formula

MK-7,1,4-Naphthalenedione, 2-[(2E,6E,10E,14E,18E,22E)-3,7,11,15,19,23,27-heptamethyl-2,6,10,14,18,22,26-octacosaheptaen-1-yl]-3-methyl-,Vit…

CAS 2124-57-4

How the UV FILTER function is used in CosIng

The UV FILTER function is assigned by the European Commission in the CosIng ingredient inventory. This page currently lists 74 ingredients carrying that function label in the dataset, which helps you move from a functional claim to the exact ingredients that use it.

Exclusively or mainly intended to protect the skin and/or hair against certain UV radiation by absorbing, reflecting or scattering UV radiation. All authorised UV filters are substances in the positive list of Annex VI to the Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009.

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 FILTER function, as defined in the EU CosIng database, describes the role this group of ingredients plays in a cosmetic formulation. There are currently 74 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 FILTER 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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