Bisoctrizole is a light stabilizer in polymers and resins. It is majorly used as a UV filter in sunscreens and in photo-luminescent dyes for organic electronic based applications.
ChEBI: Bisoctrizole is a diarylmethane. It is a broad-spectrum organic UV filter that is marketed as Tinosorb M. It is a benzotriazole-based organic compound that absorbs, reflects, and scatters both UV-A and UV-B rays.
Tinosorb M (Ciba Specialty Chemicals).
Bisoctrizole is a benzotriazole based additive that is used as an ultraviolet absorber (UVA). It reduces degradation of the polymeric material by absorbing the UV radiation and converting it to thermal heat. Bisoctrizole is often added to sunscreen formulations that It may protect skin against blue light and other environmental assaults.
