Diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate (INCI) is an organic compound used in sunscreens to absorb UVA radiation. It is marketed as Parsol DHHB by DSM and as Uvinul A Plus by BASF. DHHB has an absorption maximum of 354 nm.[1][2]
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Hexyl 2-[4-(diethylamino)-2-hydroxybenzoyl]benzoate | |
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Uvinul A Plus
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ECHA InfoCard | 100.103.916 |
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Molar mass | 397.515 g·mol−1 |
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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DHHB has excellent photostability and compatibility with other UV absorbers and other cosmetic ingredients.[3]
DHHB has been approved for the use in sunscreens in the European Union since 2005 with a maximum concentration of 10%[4][5] and is also approved in South America, Mexico, Japan and Taiwan.[6] In the United States it can be used for product protection.[7]
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