Bis Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
The broad-spectrum shield.
What it does
A sunscreen filter, also called bemotrizinol. It absorbs both UVA and UVB rays and helps other filters last longer in the sun.
Good to know
Long used in Europe. In 2026 it became the first new US sunscreen filter since 1999. A dermatology review found approved UV filters safe for people.
Often found in: Sunscreens, Face sunscreens, Kids sunscreens
Around the world
- United States: Allowed in sunscreens up to 6% since 2026, for adults and children 6 months and older. Source
- EU and UK: Max 10% as a UV filter. Source
- Canada: Not on the Hotlist. In sunscreen, it's regulated as a drug or natural health product, not a cosmetic. Source
- Australia: No limit in Australia's Poisons Standard. Source
Sources
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