ETHYLHEXYL TRIAZONE is graded B (Low Concern) by Expert·ING, based on COSING, FDA regulatory data. It is restricted under EU COSING (Restricted use).
ETHYLHEXYL TRIAZONE
Safety grade: B
This UV filter (sunscreen agent) is permitted in EU cosmetics up to a maximum concentration under EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009. To be sold legally in the EU or UK, a product must stay within this limit.
It acts as a UV filter by absorbing both UVA and UVB rays, helping to protect skin from sun damage, sunburn, and photoaging when used in sunscreen and other sun protection products.
Graded using: COSING, FDA.
- EU COSING — Restricted use
Last verified: June 9, 2026
Other UV Absorber ingredients
- BENZYL SALICYLATE — Grade C**
- TITANIUM DIOXIDE — Grade A**
- BUTYL METHOXYDIBENZOYLMETHANE — Grade B
- ETHYLHEXYL SALICYLATE — Grade B
- ETHYLHEXYL METHOXYCINNAMATE — Grade C
- OCTOCRYLENE — Grade D
- BIS-ETHYLHEXYLOXYPHENOL METHOXYPHENYL TRIAZINE — Grade B
- CAMELLIA SINENSIS LEAF EXTRACT — Grade A