INCI name

POTASSIUM PHENYLBENZIMIDAZOLE SULFONATE

UV absorberUV filterBasic data from CosIng

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Functions

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 62-Phenylbenzimidazole-5-sulphonic acid and its potassium, sodium and triethanolamine salts / Ensulizole
Maximum concentration
8%(as acid)
As of
3 November 2026 · (EC) 2009/1223
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