murphySodium Benzotriazolyl Butylphenol Sulfonate
AKA: 92484-48-5, Benzenesulfonic acid, Monosodium salt, TINOGARD APA, TINOGARD HS, TINOGARD UV 1, Sodium salt (1:1), TINUVIN 595
Synthetic
Sunscreen Filter
Clean
OriginSynthesized from aromatic hydrocarbon precursors and sulfonic acid derivatives through chemical coupling reactions. Produced via sulfonation and condensation synthesis of butylphenol compounds with benzotriazole moieties.
Benzenesulfonic acid, 3-(2H-benzotriazol-2-yl)-4-hydroxy-5-(1-methylpropyl)-, monosodium salt
Formula
C16H16N3NaO4S
Mol. Weight
369.40
CAS #
92484-48-5
Form
Powder
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Sun Damage
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
Functions
Uv Absorber
Blocks or absorbs UV rays to protect your skin from sun damage, dark spots, and premature aging.
Shields from UV damage
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
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EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Caution
CIR Safety Findings
Not Phototoxic
Animal test found no phototoxicity in the CIR safety assessment (CIR 678)
Not a Sensitizer
3 studies / 3 not sensitizing (CIR 678)
Mixed Skin Irritation Results
2 studies / 1 irritating / 1 not irritating (CIR 678)
Eye Irritant in Testing
2 studies / 2 irritating (CIR 678)
Concentration Guide
Leave-on0.033–0.17%
Rinse-off0.0033–0.1%
0%50%100%
CIR reported use · 2014 survey
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR