What is it?
Diethylhexyl butamido triazone is an ultraviolet (UV) light filter and absorber used in sunscreen and other personal care products.
How can I avoid it?
Skin contact with diethylhexyl butamido triazone is required for it to cause a rash. Discontinuation of exposure to products containing diethylhexyl butamido triazone should result in improvement and/or resolution of your dermatitis. By law, all products made in the
U.S. for topical use have the ingredients listed on the product package or box that contains it, so check the labeling of your skin care products for this ingredient. If there is not enough information, ask your retailer or contact the company directly. At work, request a Safety Data Sheet (SDS) to help identify potential sources of exposure.
Uses:
- Skin care products/Cosmetics
- Body milk
- Eye shadow
- Eyelash serum
- Facial cream
- Facial mist
- Facial serum
- Foundation
- Hand cream
- Lip care/Lipstick/Lip gloss
- Mattifying liquid foundation
- Powder foundation
- Sunscreen
Other names for diethylhexyl butamido triazone:
- Dioctyl butamido triazone
- Iscotrizinol
- Uvasorb HEB
MC4999-75