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PARSOL® 1789
Technical DataSheet | Supplied by DSM

Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane. Parsol® 1789 by DSM is a very strong and efficient UVB absorber for sunscreen and
other skin care formulations. It contributes to SPF and enables broadband protection when combined with effective UVB
filters. Compatible with a range of solubilizers including UVB filters PARSOL® 340, PARSOL® EHS, PARSOL® MCX,
and many emollients. Parsol® 1789 is used in sun-care products.

Claims Sunscreen Agents > UV Filters / Sunscreens

SPF enhancement
protections

INCI Names BUTYL METHOXYDIBENZOYLMETHANE

Chemical Composition 1-(4methoxyphenyl)-3-(4-tert-butylphenyl) propane-1,3-dione

CAS Number 70356-09-1

Use Level SPF 15: 2 – 3%;<br /> SPF 30: 3 – 4%;<br /> SPF 50: 4 – 5%;<br />
SPF 50+: 5%;<br />
For day care products a usage level of 2-5% (max 3% in USA)

EINECS/ELINCS No: 274-581-6

Appearance Powder

Color White to yellowish, White to Pale Yellow

Product Status COMMERCIAL

Applications/ Recommended for Skin care (Facial care, Facial cleansing, Body care, Baby care)
Sun care (Sun protection, After-sun & Self-tanning)

Regulatory Status US, EU, JAPAN

Labels/Agency Rating ASEAN (5% Use level), China (5% Use level), Europe (5% Use level),
Japan (10% Use level), South Africa (5% Use level), USA (3% Use
level)

PARSOL® 1789 Properties

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Property Value & Unit Test Condition Test Method

Purity > 95 %

Absorption Spectrum 357 nm Lambda Max

Wavelength

Melting Point 81 - 86 °C

Molecular Weight 310.38

Solubility Element Test Condition Test Method

Soluble in Oil

Compatiblity with other products

Find products that are predicted to be compatible with PARSOL® 1789.

This list of compatible products is generated out of estimated HSP values. A practical determination of these HSP values
would provide higher certainty.
Learn more about Hansen Solubility Parameters (HSP) and their use in predictive formulation

Compatible Products

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