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INCI name

DROMETRIZOLE TRISILOXANE

Drometrizole trisiloxane

Light stabilizerUV absorberUV filterreviewed

A benzotriazole UV filter with a silicone chain.

What it is

Drometrizole trisiloxane is a benzotriazole compound linked to a siloxane chain, used as a UV filter. CosIng lists it as light stabiliser, UV absorber and UV filter. In the EU it is listed in Annex VI (allowed UV filters).

Where it is used

Used in sunscreens, day creams with SPF and other sun protection products.

Limits of interpretation

The INCI list shows which ingredients are present, not how much of each. Above 1%, ingredients are listed in descending order of weight; below 1% the order is free.

See the EU regulation section for the applicable limits. The label does not show the concentration, and the protection of a product depends on the whole formula.

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 16Phenol, 2-(2H-Benzotriazol-2-yl)-4-Methyl-6-(2-Methyl-3-(1,3,3,3-Tetramethyl-1-(Trimethylsilyl)Oxy)-Disiloxanyl)Propyl
Maximum concentration
15%
As of
3 November 2026 · (EC) 2009/1223

Products with this ingredient (29)

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