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Ingredient · INCI reference

Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate

a.k.a. Uvinul A Plus

CAS 302776-68-7

Uvinul A Plus is a newer, photostable organic filter absorbing UVA1 and UVA2. It is approved up to 10% in the EU, Korea, and Japan (the latter as a quasi-drug); US approval is pending. EWG rates it 1.

Modern organic Next-gen photostable chemical filters. Gen · new organic
01 Spectrum coverage UVA1 · UVA2
UVB 290–320nm UVB (290–320nm) — not covered UVA-II 320–340nm UVA-II (320–340nm) — covered UVA-I 340–400nm UVA-I (340–400nm) — covered
02 Regional approval · max %
JP ✓ 10% Japan: Approved · max 10% KR ✓ 10% South Korea: Approved · max 10% EU ✓ 10% Europe: Approved · max 10% US · — United States: Pending
03 Safety profile
EWG score
1
Reef-toxic
No
Endocrine disruptor
No
Comedogenicity
0
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Frequently asked questions

What does Uvinul A Plus protect against?

It absorbs UVA1 and UVA2, the longer UV wavelengths most associated with skin aging. It is paired with UVB filters for broad-spectrum coverage.

Is Uvinul A Plus available in US sunscreens?

Not yet. Its US sunscreen-active status is listed as pending. It is approved in the EU, Korea, and Japan (as a quasi-drug), each up to 10%.

How common is Uvinul A Plus?

Very common in this catalog: it appears in 723 products. Its photostability and strong UVA absorption make it a frequent UVA partner in modern formulas.

Products in catalogue

Containing Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate