Sodium Benzotriazolyl Butylphenol Sulfonate
AKA “Benzenesulfonic acid, monosodium salt, UNII-0LA2QC9O3Z, TINOGARD APA, TINOGARD HS, TINOGARD UV 1, sodium salt (1:1)
Synthetic
Ingredient Facts
Sodium benzotriazolyl butylphenol sulfonate
AKA: Benzenesulfonic acid, Monosodium salt, UNII-0LA2QC9O3Z, TINOGARD APA, TINOGARD HS, TINOGARD UV 1, Sodium salt (1:1)
Synthetic · Uv Absorber · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Sunscreen Filter
Synthetic
Clean
Helps protect skin from UV damage by absorbing harmful sun rays before they reach your skin. A reliable ingredient in sunscreens and sun protection products.
Formula
C16H16N3NaO4S
Mol. Weight
369.40
CAS #
92484-48-5
Form
Powder
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Functions
Uv Absorber
Blocks or absorbs UV rays to protect your skin from sun damage, dark spots, and premature aging.
Shields from UV damage
Traditional Use
A synthetic UV filter developed in the 20th century for sun protection in cosmetics. Created to absorb ultraviolet radiation and protect skin from sun damage before modern organic sunscreen filters became standard.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Sun Damage
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
EWG
4
CIR
Safe w/Qualifications
Pregnancy
Caution
CIR Safety Findings
Not Phototoxic
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Verified Feb 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR
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