2(2-Hydroxy-5-methyl-phenyl)benzotriazol (Tinuvin P) home ICD10: L23.9

2(2-Hydroxy-5-methyl-phenyl)benzotriazol (Tinuvin P)

Formula CAS
C13H11N3O 2440-22-4



Background
Tinuvin 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

Synonyms
2-(2H-Benzotriazol-2-yl)-4-methylphenol
2-(2H-benzotriazol-2-yl)-p-cresol
2-(2-Hydroxy-5-methyl-phenyl)benzotriazol
Tinuvin P

Uses
UV 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.


Auteur(s):
dr. Jan R. Mekkes. Dermatoloog, Amsterdam UMC.

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