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Protachem™ AVO
- CAS Number
- 70356-09-1
- EC Number
- 274-581-6
- INCI Name
- Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
Protachem™ AVO is a product that consists of avobenzone, which acts as a sunscreen agent that absorbs UVA rays that cause skin aging. It is oil-soluble and is commonly used in cosmetic applications to prevent discoloration caused by exposure to light. Protachem™ AVO is an FDA-approved active ingredient for sunscreens, and it is typically used in conjunction with a photostabilizer, such as octocrylene. The recommended usage level for Protachem™ AVO is up to 3% in over-the-counter (OTC) sunscreens.
Product families
Applications
Personal Care — Beauty & Care
- Sun Care
Product Families
Cosmetic Ingredients — Cosmetic Actives
- Sunscreen Agents
Other characteristics
- Brand
- Protachem
- Synonyms
- Avobenzone, Parsol 1789
- Functions
- UV Absorber
- Benefit Claims
- UV Absorption
- Labeling Claims
- Clean at Sephora, Credo Clean Standard
- Clean at Sephora
- Credo Clean Standard
- Certifications & Compliance
- FDA Compliant, REACH (Europe)
- Markets
- Personal Care
- Use Levels
- max 0.3% (in OTC sunscreen)
- Technology
- Cosmetic Ingredients
- Application Format
- Creams
- Leave On
- Sun Care Applications
- Sunscreen Cream
- Regulatory Compliance
- FDA approved active for sunscreens
- Certifications and Compliance
- FDA Compliant
- REACH (Europe)
- Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
- UV Absorber
