benzotriazol.gif "2(2-Hydroxy-5-methyl-phenyl)benzotriazol (Tinuvin P)")
| Formula |
CAS |
| C13H11N3O |
2440-22-4 |
BackgroundTinuvin P is an ultraviolet light
absorber for stabilizing plastics and other organic materials against discoloration
and deterioration. It is effective in protecting polyesters, chlorinated polyesters,
polystyrene, polyvinyls, polyporpylene, alkyds, cellulose acetate, ethyl cellulose,
acrylates, dyes, synthetic and natural fibers, waxes, detergent solutions, and
cosmetic formulations
Synonyms2-(2H-Benzotriazol-2-yl)-4-methylphenol
2-(2H-benzotriazol-2-yl)-p-cresol
2-(2-Hydroxy-5-methyl-phenyl)benzotriazol
Tinuvin P
UsesUV absorber used in
Acrylic materials
Cosmetics
Dental materials
Dyes
Ostomy bags
Plastic watch straps
Plastics
Spandex
Textiles
Cross-Reactions
Unusual Reactions
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Referenties
| 1. |
de Groot AC, Liem DH. Contact allergy to
Tinuvin P. Contact Dermatitis 1983;9(4):324-325. |
| 2. |
Niklasson B, Björkner B. Contact allergy
to the UV-absorber Tinuvin P in plastics. Contact Dermatitis 1989;21(5):330-334. |
| 3. |
Arisu K, Hayakawa R, Ogino Y, Matsunaga K,
Kaniwa M. Tinuvin P in a spandex tape as a cause of clothing dermatitis.
Contact Dermatitis 1992;26(5):311-316. |
| 4. |
Ikarashi Y, Tsuchiya T, Nakamura A. Contact
sensitivity to Tinuvin P in mice. Contact Dermatitis 1994;30(4):226-230. |
Author(s):Allergology: background information on allergens.
codes: L23.9