SFS Sorb M Aqua (MBBT)

Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol (and) Aqua (and) Decyl Glucoside (and) Propylene Glycol (and) Xanthan Gum

Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol (MBBT) is a highly effective broad-spectrum UV filter used in suncare and skincare formulations. It provides protection against both UVA and UVB rays, making it an essential ingredient in modern sunscreen products.

TRADE NAME SFS Sorb M Aqua (MBBT)
CHEMICAL NAME Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol (and) Aqua (and) Decyl Glucoside (and) Propylene Glycol (and) Xanthan Gum, Bisoctrizole
APPEARANCE White viscous dispersion
CAS NUMBER 103597-45-1, 7732-18-5, 68515-73-1,57-55-6, 11138-66-2
TYPE Dispersion in water
MOLECULAR FORMULA C41H50N6O2
Active Contents 658.88
MOLECULAR WEIGHT 51 to 52%
Solid Contents 60 to 61%

Structure

Range of Absorption UVA + UVB
λ MAX 305 - 360 nm
Solubility Dispersion in water

Functions:

It is a preservative-free, photo-stable, high performance broad-spectrum UV-A and UV-B filter in water phase.
High contribution to UVA-PF due to strong absorption in long UVA I.
It is highly efficient at low concentration.
This ingredient helps to prevent long term skin damage, shows high efficiency at low concentration and reduces complexity.
It finds application in anti-aging formulas and sun protection products.