Koptrizon also known as Ethylhexyltriazone is a very effective UVB filter/UV Blocker which absorbs UV rays at very small concentration. Koptrizon has high absorptivity over 1,500 at 314 nm.
Product Information:
Brand name: Koptrizon
INCI Name: Octyl triazone
Chemical name: EthylhexylTriazone
CAS No.: 88122-99-0
Molecular weight: 823.07 g
Molecular formula: C48H66N6O6
Key application: UVB Filter
Appearance: Powder form
Applications
It has excellent photo-stability and compatibility with other UV absorbers and it also protects against free radicals.
The polar nature of Koptrizon gives good affinity to the keratin in the skin, so that it can be used in formulations that are particularly water resistant. This property is further enhanced by its complete insolubility in water.
It has very low skin penetration activity.
Suggested formulations:
Sunscreen preparations like Sun-self tanning, body care, skin care and lip care.
Colour cosmetics like BB creams, liquid foundations, lip colour, primers, and blushers.
Hair care products: UV protection hair spray, hair mask, hair shampoo and Conditioner