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Functions
- Light stabilizer
- Protecting the cosmetic product from deterioration effects of light.
- UV absorber
- Protecting the cosmetic product from the effects of UV-light.
- 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.
EU regulation
EU · Annex VI, entry 9alpha-(2-Oxoborn-3-ylidene)toluene-4-sulphonic acid and its salts
- Maximum concentration
- 6%(as acid)
- As of
- 3 November 2026 · (EC) 2009/1223