Sun Protection inspired by life

The Care Creations UV-Filter Portfolio

SUN PROTECTION FOR HEALTHY

AND BEAUTIFUL LOOKING SKIN
Many of our leisure activities take place
outdoors, yet sun exposure has a negative
impact on our skin. The effects of sunlight
accumulate over a lifetime, increasing the
risk of developing permanent damage. Protection from UV rays and prevention of UV
induced skin damage and aging is more
crucial in todays world than ever before!

Sunburn is primarily caused by UVB rays

(290 - 320 nm), however UVA rays (UVA II
320 - 340 nm, UVA I 340 - 400 nm) can alter
the regeneration process of skin tissue and
accelerate skin aging. As both UVB and UVA
radiation can cause skin cancer, a combination of efcacious UVB and UVA lters that
provide superior protection is a must for all
sun care products.

BASF offers an extended product portfolio for market relevant and sophisticated
sun care formulations:
UV lters to achieve excellent
broad-spectrum sun protection
Photostable and efcient UV lters
Excipient ingredients for consumer
accepted sensorics

Specic Extinction E1%/1cm

UV Filter Spectra across the full UV Spectrum

1600

UVB

UVA II

UVA I

1400
1200
1000

Uvinul A Plus

800

Tinosorb M (active)
Tinosorb S

600

Tinosorb A2B (active)

400

Uvinul T 150
200

Uvinul MC 80
Uvinul N 539T

0
290

300

310

320

330

340

350

360

370

380

390

400

Wavelength (nm)

OUR RANGE OF UV FILTERS

ORGANIC FILTER
Trade name

INCI

Uvinul A Plus

Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate

Benets
outstanding photostability for reliable and long-lasting protection
efficient shielding against UVA radiation for prevention of skin damage
excellent formulation flexibility and solubility
easy achievement of EU recommendation (UVA-PF/SPF1/3)

Uvinul A Plus B

Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate (and)

Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate

efficient broad-spectrum protection in easy to use liquid form

Tinosorb M

Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol

(nano)

unique photostable broad-spectrum UV-filter for the water phase

high contribution to UVA-PF due to strong absorption in long UVA I
boosting effect with oil soluble UV filters due to triple action
the only completely white UVA-absorber

Tinosorb S

Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine

efficient oil soluble broad-spectrum UV filter

excellent photostability for long-lasting protection
outstanding stabilizer for photo-unstable UV filters

Tinosorb S Aqua

Tinosorb A2B
New!

Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine

(and) Polymethylmetacrylat

synergistic effect on SPF and UVA-PF

Tris-Biphenyl Triazine (nano)

most efficient UVB/UVA II filter

water-dispersible form of Tinosorb S for more formulation flexibility

water-dispersible UV filter offers more flexibility for the formulator

easy achievement of the UVA criteria
formulations based only on particulated UV filters with highest SPF possible

Uvinul T 150

highest photostable absorption of all available UVB filters

Ethylhexyl Triazone

best efficiency even at lowest UV filter concentration

outstanding purity through unique production process
Uvinul MC 80

UVB filter with high cosmetic elegance

Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate

UV FILTERS AND THEIR REGULATORY STATUS

excellent solvent for crystaline UV filters

outstanding purity through unique production process
Uvinul N 539 T

photostable UVB filter with good solvent properties

Octocrylene

efficient stabilizer for photo-unstable filters

broad UVB absorbance for balanced UV protection
INORGANIC
Trade name

INCI

Z-Cote

Zinc Oxide (nano)

Benets
broad-spectrum UVB/UVAII protection
excellent transparency and photostability
non-irritating and gentle
shows synergistic effects with organic UV filters

Z-Cote HP1

Zinc Oxide (and) Triethoxycaprylylsilane (nano)

coated micronized zinc oxid with a hydrophobic coating

broad-spectrum UVB/UVAII protection
excellent transparency and photostability
non-irritating and gentle
shows synergistic effects with organic UV filters

water phase

oil phase

powder

liquid

REGULATORY STATUS

The use of UV filters to protect the skin is subject to legislation in many countries. The time needed
for approval depends upon the individual requirements of each country and region. The table below
summarizes the approval status of BASF UV filters in different countries and regions.
The approval process for UV filters in USA takes longer than in most countries due to the regulation
of sunscreens as over-the-counter-drugs (OTC). The current approval process for new filters in the
USA still remains under review.

Approval Status of UV Filters

Products
Uvinul A Plus
Uvinul A Plus B

China

Taiwan

Korea

Japan 5)

India

ASEAN

USA

Australia

South
America

10

10

10

10

10

10

10

4)

10

10

10

15.38

15.38

15.38

11.5

28.5

15.38

15.38

15.38

15.38

15.38

Mexico

0.5 5

2)

Tinosorb S

10

10

10

10

10

10

2)

10

10

10

Uvinul MC 80

10

10

10

0.5 7.5

20

10

10

7.5

10

10

10

Uvinul N 539T

10

10

10

0.5 10

10

10

10

10

10

10

10

Dispersion

Tinosorb S Aqua1)

10

10

10

10

10

10

2)

10

10

10

Organic
particle

Tinosorb M1)

10

10

10

10

10

10

10

2)

10

10

10

3)

4)

4) 7)

4)

4)

4) 7)

4) 7)

4)

4)

4) 7)

4) 7)

Inorganic
particle

Z-Cote

3) 6)

25

20

25

No limit

25

25

25

No limit

No limit

25

3) 6)

25

20

25

No limit

25

25

25

No limit

No limit

25

Soluble

Uvinul T 150

EU &
Switzerland

Tinosorb A2B

1)

Z-Cote HP 1

Explanation:
1) Approval as active, e. g. 10 % Tinosorb M active = 20 % Tinosorb M; 10 % Tinosorb S active = 50 % Tinosorb S Aqua
2) TEA (Time and Extend Application) pending at FDA
3) Positive scientific opinion available, not yet listed on Annex VI of EC/1223/2009 and not registered in Switzerland
4) Registration intended
5) Japan: No limit, except for cosmetics coming into contact with mucous membranes
6) Positive scientific opinion available, not yet listed on Annex VI of EC/1223/2009 and not registered in Switzerland; Germany: preliminary approval 25 %
7) Approval follows Europe without delay
Numbers indicate maximal use concentration (as active).

OPTIMAL SUN PROTECTION

BASED ON OUR PRODUCT PORTFOLIO
No matter whether daily care or beach care,
sun protection is very important. UV lters are
the protective ingredients in sunscreens, however other ingredients also a play an important
role in the performance and sensorial aspect
of the formulation.
BASF offers a comprehensive portfolio to
achieve elegant day and sun care products
to meet the needs of todays consumers.
For example, the emulsiers and polymers
stabilize the formulation and emollients solubilize
the crystalline UV lters and contribute to the
sensorial touch of the total formulation.
In addition to effective UV lters, an exceptional
sunscreen contains complimentary ingredients
to enhance the nal formulation, eg:
Emulsiers:
Eumulgin SG
Eumulgin VL75
Dehymuls PGPH
Eumulgin Prisma
Emulgade PL68/50
Emollients:
Cetiol B
Cetiol C5
Cetiol AB
Cetiol CC
Cetiol Sensoft
Myritol 331
Polymers:
Cosmedia SP
Luvigel EM
Rheocare C Plus
Rheocare XG
Tinovis ADE
Tinovis GTC
Others:
Cutina PES
Cosmedia DC
DL-alpha Tocopherol
Copherol F 1300 C

PERSONAL CARE INGREDIENTS

BASF Personal Care is the worlds leading supplier of high performance ingredients for the personal care industry. As part of BASFs Care Chemicals division, the unit provides all the resources of a global industry leader combined with consumer insights and innovation-driven solutions.
BASF Personal Care strives to anticipate market demands for new personal care products and
concepts for all applications in the personal care market. Its wide product range includes, beside others, surfactants and emulsiers, polymers, emollients, specialty actives, pigments and
UV lters. With production and development sites as well as sales and marketing ofces all over
the world, the business unit offers its customers the winning combination of global reach, technological excellence and formulation expertise. Its focus on consumer trends, specic industry
requirements, and ability to innovate and bring new products rapidly to market contribute strongly
to the success of customers making BASF Personal Care a valued partner for the personal
care industry.

Publisher:
BASF Personal Care and Nutrition GmbH
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