Tris-biphenyl triazine

Tris-biphenyl triazine is an organic compound used in sunscreens to absorb UVA and UVB radiation. It is marketed as Tinosorb A2B by BASF. Tris-biphenyl triazine is considered a broad-spectrum UV absorber, covering the UVA2 and UVB range.

Safety and regulation

Tris-biphenyl triazine is approved for use up to a maximum concentration of 10% as a UV filter in cosmetics in the EU and Australia. It is not currently recognised or approved by the FDA for use in cosmetics in the US.