Abstract: The present invention relates to a sunscreen formulation comprising at least one of the UV filters (A) selected from (a) triazine derivatives; (b) cinnamic acid derivatives; (c) bis-resorcinyl triazines; (f) benzimidazole derivatives; (i5) 4-Methylbenzylidene Camphor; (h) benzoyl piperazine derivatives; (j) benzoxazole derivatives; (k) diarylbutadiene derivatives; (I) phenyl benzotriazole derivatives; (n) benzylidene malonates; (o3) TEA-Salicylate; (r) imidazoline derivatives; (u) inorganic UV filters selected from metal oxides; (v) naphthalates; and (w) merocyanine derivatives; and optionally comprising at least one of the UV filters (B) selected from (d) aminobenzophenone derivatives; (e) dibenzoylmethane derivatives; (g) ?,?-Diphenylacrylate derivatives; (i5) camphor derivatives different from; (o3) salicylate derivatives different from; (p) anthranilate derivatives; and (s) benzalmalonate derivatives; wherein the ratio R of the effective irradiance for previtamin D3 formation Epvd to the effective irradia

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for increasing sun protection factor (SPF) of a sunscreen composition, use of porous metal oxide spheres (e.g., microspheres) for increasing SPF of a sunscreen composition and preparation of sunscreen compositions comprising the porous spheres.

Abstract: Aqueous dispersions (A) containing a micronized organic UV filter (a) selected from (a1) the micronized compound of formula (a2)the micronized compound of formula (a3) the micronized compound of formula (a4) the micronized compound of formula and (b) a vinylpyrrolidone copolymer or homopolymer.

Abstract: Disclosed is the use of oleogels (a) for increasing the sun protection factor of sunscreens comprising at least one organic or inorganic UV filter (b).

Abstract: The instant invention refers to the use of a concentrated aqueous polymer dispersion with an average particle size of less than 1000 nm comprising (a) a polymer carrier prepared by heterophase radical polymerization of at least one ethylenically unsaturated monomer in the presence of (b) an oil-soluble organic UV absorber selected from the class of p-aminobenzoic acid derivatives; salicylic acid derivatives; benzophenone derivatives; diphenyl acrylate derivatives; benzofuran derivatives; polymeric UV absorbers, comprising one or more organosilicon radicals; cinnamic acid derivatives; camphor derivatives; s-triazine derivatives; trianilino-s-triazine derivatives; menthyl anthranilates; and benzotriazole derivatives; wherein the weight ratio of the oil-soluble organic UV absorber (b) to polymer carrier (a) is greater than 50 parts UV absorber per 100 parts of carrier; for the protection of human and animal hair and skin against the damaging effect of UV radiation.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are ultraviolet (UV) filter compositions and methods relating to their preparation and use. The compositions and related method of preparation may include combining at least one or at least two UV filters with at least one other ingredient, wherein each of the UV filters is selected to have an overall environmental hazard score of 1.5 to 7.0, and determining an ecotoxicological value of the composition, wherein the ecotoxicological value ranges from 0 to 350.

Abstract: Disclosed are aqueous dispersions (A), comprising a micronized organic UV filter (a) selected from (a1) the micronized compound of formula (1), wherein R1 and R2 independently from each other are C1-C20alkyl; C2-C20alkenyl; C3-C10ocycloalkyl; C3-C10cycloalkenyl; or R1 and R2 together with the linking nitrogen atom form a 5- or 6-membered heterocyclic ring; A is —N(R3)—; —O—; or the direct bond; B is a bivalent radical selected from alkylene, cycloalkylene alkenylene or phenylene radical which is optionally substituted by a carbonyl- or carboxy group; a radical of formula *—CH2—C??C—CH2—; or the divalent radical *-B-* corresponds to the formula (1a), wherein n1 is a number from 1 to 3; A is —N(R3)—; or —O—; and R3 is hydrogen; C1-C5alkyl; or hydroxy-C1-C5alkyl; (a2) the micronized compound of formula (2), wherein T1 is hydrogen; C1-C12alkyl; preferably iso-octyl, or C1-C4alkyl substituted by phenyl; (a3) the micronized compound of formula (3a); wherein R4 and R5 independently from each other are hydrogen; C1-C

Abstract: The present invention relates to a sunscreen formulation comprising at least one of the UV filters (A) selected from (a) triazine derivatives; (b) cinnamic acid derivatives; (c) bis-resorcinyl triazines; (f) benzimidazole derivatives; (is) 4-Methylbenzylidene Camphor; (h) benzoyl piperazine derivatives; (j) benzoxazole derivatives; (k) diarylbutadiene derivatives; (I) phenyl benzotriazole derivatives; (n) benzylidene malonates; (o3) TEA-Salicylate; (r) imidazoline derivatives; (u) inorganic UV filters selected from metal oxides; (v) naphthalates; and (w) merocyanine derivatives; and optionally comprising at least one of the UV filters (B) selected from (d) aminobenzophenone derivatives; (e) dibenzoylmethane derivatives; (g) ?,?-Diphenylacrylate derivatives; (i5) camphor derivatives different from; (o3) salicylate derivatives different from; (p) anthranilate derivatives; and (s) benzalmalonate derivatives; wherein the ratio R of the effective irradiance for previtamin D3 formation Epvd to the effective irradia

Abstract: Described is the use of benzotropolone and their derivatives, especially the compounds of formula (1); wherein R2, R3, R4, R5 and R6 independently of one another are hydrogen; OH; C1-C30alkyl, C2-C30al-kenyl, C1-C30alkoxy, C3-C12cycloalkyl or C1C30hydroxyalkyl, which may be substituted by one or more E and/or interrupted by one or more D; C6-C20aryl, which may be substituted by one or more G; C4-C20heteroaryl, which may be substituted by one or more G, C2-C18alkenyl, C2-C18alkynyl, C7-C25aralkyl, CN, or —CO—R17; C1-C30mono- or dialkylamino; COR9; COOR9; CONR9R10; CN; SO2R9; OCOOR9; OCOR9; NHCOOR9; NR9COR10; NH2; *—(CO)—NH—(CH2)n1—(PO)—(OR11)2; —(CO)—O—(CH2)n1—(PO)—(OR11)2; sulphate; sulphonate; phosphate; phosphonate; —(CH2)n2—[O—(SO2)]n3—OR11; —O—(CH2)n4(CO)n5—R11; —(O)n6—(CH2)n7—(PO)—(OR9)2; —(O)n6—(CH2)n7—SO2—OR9; halogen; organosilanyl; organo-siloxanyl; or a sugar residue linked directly in an ?- or ?-mode via the anomeric oxygen to the benzotropolone system or via a linear or branched alkylene, alkenyle

Abstract: Disclosed is the Use of UV absorbers selected from (a1) diphenylacrylates; and (a2) hydroxyphenyl triazines of formula wherein R1 is —O—R5; —COOR6; or —CO—NHR7; R2 is —O—R8, —COOR9; or —CO—NHR10; R3 is —O—R11; —COOR12; or —CO—NHR13; R5, R6, R7, R8, R9, R10, R11, R12 and R13 independently from each other are C1-C18alkyl; R4 is hydrogen; or hydroxy; and x is 0; or 1; for stabilizing cosmetic compositions comprising an organic UV absorber selected from (b1) a benzophenone derivatives of formula wherein R14 and R15 independently from each other are; C1-C20alkyl; C2-C20alkenyl; C3-C10cycloalkyl; C3-C10cycloalkenyl; or R14 and R15 together with the linking nitrogen atom form a 5- or 6-membered heterocyclic ring; n1 is a number from 1 to 4; when n1=1, R16 is a saturated or unsaturated heterocyclic radical; hydroxy-C1-C5alkyl; cyclohexyl optionally substituted with one or more C1-C5alkyl; phenyl optionally substituted with a heterocyclic radical, aminocarbonyl or C1-C5alkylcarboxy; when n1

Abstract: Disclosed is the Use of UV absorbers selected from (a1) diphenylacrylates; and (a2) specific hydroxyphenyl triazines for stabilizing cosmetic compositions comprising an organic UV absorber selected from (b1) a specific benzophenone derivative, (b2) a specific benzotriazole derivative and (b3) a specific triazine derivative and UV filters selected from (c1) cinnamic acid derivatives; and (c2) dibenzoylmethane derivatives.

Abstract: Disclosed is the use of UV absorbers selected from (a1) diphenylacrylates; (a2) hydroxyphenyl triazines of formula (1), in which R1, R2 and R3 independently of one another, are C1-C18alkyl; (a3) benzotriazole derivatives of formula (2), wherein R4 is a random statistical mixture of at least three isomeric branched secondary alkyl groups each having 8 to 30 carbon atoms and having the formula (2a); E1 is a straight-chain C1-C14alkyl; E2 is a straight-chain C4-C15alkyl; wherein the total number of carbon atoms in E1 plus E2 is from 7 to 29; and R5 is C1-C5alkyl; and (a4) dialkyl naphthalate; for stabilizing cosmetic compositions comprising (b) symmetrical triazine derivatives of formula (3), wherein A is a radical of formula (3a); or (3b) R6 and R10 independently from each other are hydrogen; C1-C18alkyl; or C6-C12aryl; R7, R8 and R9 independently from each other are hydrogen; or a radical of formula (3c), wherein, in formula (3a), at least one of the radicals R7, R8 and R9 are a radical of formula (3c); R11, R

Abstract: Disclosed is the use of UV absorbers selected from (a1) diphenylacrylates; (a2) hydroxyphenyl triazines of formula (1), in which R1, R2 and R3 independently of one another, are C1-C18alkyl; (a3) benzotriazole derivatives of formula (2), wherein R4 is a random statistical mixture of at least three isomeric branched secondary alkyl groups each having 8 to 30 carbon atoms and having the formula (2a); E1 is a straight-chain C1-C14alkyl; E2 is a straight-chain C4-C15alkyl; wherein the total number of carbon atoms in E1 plus E2 is from 7 to 29; and R5 is C1-C5alkyl; and (a4) di-alkyl naphthalate; for stabilizing cosmetic compositions comprising (b) symmetrical triazine derivatives of formula (3), wherein A is a radical of formula (3a); or (3b) R6 and R10 independently from each other are hydrogen; C1-C18alkyl; or C6-C12aryl; R7, R8 and R9 independently from each other are hydrogen; or a radical of formula (3c), wherein, in formula (3a), at least one of the radicals R7, R8 and R9 are a radical of formula (3c); R11,

Abstract: Disclosed is the use of silane and siloxane bis(biphenyl)triazine derivatives of formula (1), wherein n is a number from 1 to 4; if n=1, X is *-L-Sil; or a radical of formula (11?), L is a linker selected from a radical of formula (2); R1, R2, R3 independently from each other are C1-C22alkyl; C6-C20aryl; C1-C22alkoxy; or O—C6-C20aryl; R4, R5, R6 and R7 independently from each other are hydrogen; C1-C22alkyl; C6-C20aryl; C1-C22alkoxy; or O—C6-C20aryl; b is a number from 0 to 30; c is a number from 0 to 6; and d is a number from 0 to 1; p is a number from 1 to 250; q is a number from 0 to 250; and Sil, Sil1 and Sil2 independently from each other are a silane-, oligosiloxane or polysiloxane moiety; if n=2, X is a bivalent radical of formula (1a); or (1b); x is a number from 2 to 250; y is a number from 0 to 250; and z is a number from 1 to 50; if n=3, X is a trivalent radical containing a silane-, oligosiloxane or polysiloxane moiety; If n=4, X is a tetravalent radical of formula (1c); and A is a radical of form

Abstract: Disclosed is the use of oleogels (a) for increasing the sun protection factor of sunscreens comprising at least one organic or inorganic UV filter (b).

Abstract: Disclosed is the use of mixtures comprising at least 2 structurally different bis(biphenyl)triazine derivatives of formula (1) as UV absorbers for increasing the UVA protection factor of cosmetic or dermatological compositions. Wherein X and R1-R6 are defined in the claims and in the specification.

Abstract: Disclosed is the use of merocyanine derivatives of formula (1) for stabilizing UV-sensitive active ingredients like dibenzoylmethane derivatives.

Abstract: Disclosed is the use of silane and siloxane bis(biphenyl)triazine derivatives of formula (1), wherein n is a number from 1 to 4; if n=1, X is *-L-Sil; or a radical of formula (11?), L is a linker selected from a radical of formula (2); R1, R2, R3 independently from each other are C1-C22alkyl; C6-C20aryl; C1-C22alkoxy; or O—C6-C20aryl; R4, R5, R6 and R7 independently from each other are hydrogen; C1-C22alkyl; C6-C20aryl; C1-C22alkoxy; or O—C6-C20aryl; b is a number from 0 to 30; c is a number from 0 to 6; and d is a number from 0 to 1; p is a number from 1 to 250; q is a number from 0 to 250; and Sil, Sil1 and Sil2 independently from each other are a silane-, oligosiloxane or polysiloxane moiety; if n=2, X is a bivalent radical of formula (1a); or (1b); x is a number from 2 to 250; y is a number from 0 to 250; and z is a number from 1 to 50; if n=3, X is a trivalent radical containing a silane-, oligosiloxane or polysiloxane moiety; If n=4, X is a tetravalent radical of formula (1c); and A is a radical of form

Abstract: Disclosed is the use of mixtures comprising at least 2 structurally different bis(biphenyl)triazine derivatives of formula (1) wherein X is hydrogen; C1-C50alkyl which may be uninterrupted or interrupted by one or more oxygen atoms and/or substituted by one or more R8 groups; C3-C12-cycloalkyl which is substituted by R8; —CH((CH2)p—R8)—CO—O—(CH2)m—R9; —CH((CH2)p—R8)—CO—(NR10)—(CH2)m—R9; —CO—O—(CH2)p—Ra; —CH2—CH(—O(CO)—R8)—R9; —CO—(NR10)—(Ch2)p—Ra; C6-C20aryl; allyl; C4-C50alkenyl which is uninterrupted or is interrupted by one or more oxygen atoms; C3-C12cycloalkyl which is uninterrupted or interrupted by one or more oxygen atoms; C3-C20alkynyl; C6-C12cycloalkynyl; R1 is hydrogen; unsubstituted or substituted unsubstituted or substituted C3-C12cycloalkyl; unsubstituted or substituted C6-C20aryl; unsubstituted or substituted C2-C20alkenyl; OR7; OH; SR8; SOR7; SO2R7; SO2H; SO3M; or a radical of the formula (c); R2, R3, R4, R5 and R6 independently of one another are hydrogen; hydroxyl; —CN; substituted or unsubs

Abstract: Disclosed is a method of preparing a composition, comprising a micronized insoluble organic UV absorber, which method comprises grinding the insoluble organic UV absorber, in coarse particle form, in a grinding apparatus comprising yttrium-stabilized zirconium oxide grinding beads, in the presence of alkyl polyglucoside having the formula CnH2n+1O(C6H10O5)xH, in which n is an integer ranging from 8 to 16 and x is the mean polymerisation level of the glucoside moiety (C6H10O5) and ranges from 1.4 to 1.6, or an ester thereof and in the presence of an antifoam agent as dispersingagent auxiliary.