The MAXGARD® UV Absorbers listed herein have been evaluated by the Cosmetic Ingredient Review which was established in 1976 by the industry trade association (then the Cosmetic, Toiletry, and Fragrance Association (CTFA), now the Personal Care Products Council (PCPC)), with the support of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the Consumer Federation of America. Although funded by the Council, CIR and the review process are independent from the Council and the cosmetics industry. CIR operates under a set of procedures.

PCPC Name	MAXGARD®	CAS Registration Number	STD. K. Value	MAX. ABS at or near nm
Benzophenone-1	400	131-56-6	65.00	288
Benzophenone-2	1000	131-55-5	60.56	344
Benzophenone-3	500	131-57-7	66.00	288
Benzophenone-6	300	131-54-4	51.00	339
Benzophenone-8	900	131-53-3	43.52	325
Benzophenone-9	1800	76656-36-5	16.90	331
Benzophenone-9	1888	76656-36-5	>21.00	331
Benzophenone-11	1030	131-55-5 @ 60% 131-54-4 @ 40%	56.74	340
Benzophenone-12	700	1843-05-6	51.50	288
Etocrylene	DPA-2	5232-99-5	47.00	304
​​Octocrylene	DPA-8	6197-30-4	36.00	303

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MAXGARD® 400

MAXGARD® 400:  UV Stabilizer (131-56-6) Benzophenone-1 :: Lycus Ltd.

MAXGARD® 400 is an effective light stabilizer for protecting plastics and coatings from damaging UV radiation.  It is soluble in a wide range of solvents. It can be used in acrylics, polyesters, adhesives, nitrocellulose and other industrial coatings.

MAXGARD® 400

MAXGARD® 1000

MAXGARD® 1000:  UV Stabilizer (131-55-5) Benzophenone-2 :: Lycus Ltd.

MAXGARD® 1000 absorbs ultraviolet light up to 400 nm.  The product is used primarily in the cosmetic industry.  Concentrations typically are in the range of 0.1% to 0.3%.  Plastics applications include plastic lenses and other optically clear services.
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MAXGARD® 1000

MAXGARD® 500

MAXGARD® 500:  UV Stabilizer (131-57-7) Benzophenone-3 :: Lycus Ltd.

MAXGARD® 500 is an active ultraviolet light absorber which is used to prevent discoloration caused by sunlight or fluorescent lighting. It conforms to FDA regulations for additives used in some food packaging applications.
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MAXGARD® 500

MAXGARD® 300

MAXGARD® 300:  UV Stabilizer (131-54-4) Benzophenone-6 :: Lycus Ltd.

MAXGARD® 300 is an effective light stabilizer for protecting plastics and coatings from damaging UV radiation.  It is effective in increasing the light fastness of dyes on both polyester window film and polyester fabrics.
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MAXGARD® 300

MAXGARD® 900

MAXGARD® 900:  UV Stabilizer (131-53-3) Benzophenone-8 :: Lycus Ltd.

MAXGARD® 900 has a broad UV absorption curve which makes it very effective for protecting coatings and adhesives from damaging ultraviolet radiation.  Applications include acrylic adhesives, industrial coatings and cosmetics.

MAXGARD® 900

MAXGARD® 1800

MAXGARD® 1800:  UV Stabilizer (76656-36-5) Benzophenone-9 :: Lycus Ltd.

MAXGARD® 1800 is soluble at 5% in water thus finding application in surfactant-based cosmetics to protect product color when packed in clear containers and in clear gel products to protect the polymer that gives the gel its structure.
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MAXGARD® 1800

MAXGARD® 1888

MAXGARD® 1888:  UV Stabilizer (76656-36-5) Benzophenone-9
:: Lycus ltd.

MAXGARD® 1888 is soluble at 5% in water thus finding application as a UV absorber in cosmetics, hair care products, textiles, and water-based paints and inks to protect product color, fragrance and to protect the polymer that gives gel its structure.

MAXGARD® 1888

MAXGARD® 1030

MAXGARD® 1030:  UV Stabilizer (131-55-5 and 131-54-4) Benzophenone-11 :: Lycus Ltd.

MAXGARD® 1030 is our version of Benzophenone-11.  It provides protection for acrylic, polyester, rubber, polyurethanes, stains and varnishes, nitrocellulose lacquers, fluorescent pigments, and photographic emulsions.

MAXGARD® 1030

MAXGARD® 700

MAXGARD® 700:  UV Stabilizer (1843-05-6) Benzophenone-12 :: Lycus Ltd.

MAXGARD® 700 is an ultraviolet light stabilizer which provides compatibility with polymers (including PVC, PP, LLDPE, LDPE, HDPE and LDPE/EVA-films. It conforms to FDA regulations for additives in polyolefins used in some food packaging applications.

MAXGARD® 700

MAXGARD® DPA-2

MAXGARD® DPA-2:  UV Stabilizer (5232-99-5) Etocrylene :: Lycus Ltd.

MAXGARD® DPA-2 offers excellent ultraviolet protection.  It contributes little or no color to the substrate.  Application areas include PVV, polycarbonate, nitrocellulose lacquers, PVC, PA and ABS. It can also be used in PS, PUR and polyester gel-coats.

MAXGARD® DPA-2

MAXGARD® DPA-8

MAXGARD® DPA-8:  UV Stabilizer (6197-30-4) Octocrylene :: Lycus Ltd.

MAXGARD® DPA-8 is a 100% active liquid stabilizer that has low color and does not react with other additives.  It is particularly suitable for the stabilization of flexible PVC (PVC-p and PVC plastisols).  It can also be used in PUR, polyesters and PMMA.
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MAXGARD® DPA-8

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Helpful Links for evaluation of -
​MAXGARD® for cosmetic and personal care applications

CPID – Consumer Product Information Database

CIR – Cosmetic Ingredient Review

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Blushers (all types), Beard softeners, Eye makeup remover, Other fragrance preparations, Feminine deodorants, Douches, Face care preparations, Skin lighteners, Eye makeup (other), Eyeliner, Indoor tanning preparations, Body care preparations, Shaving cream, Nail care preparations (other), Face powders, Foundations, Lipsticks, Makeup bases, Makeup (other), Paste masks (mud packs), Shaving products, (other), Eye shadow, Nail polish, Nail enamel, Nail polish removers, Nail enamel removers, Pre-shave lotions (all types), Preshave lotions, Hair sprays (aerosol fixatives), Shampoos, Baby products (other), Bath oils, Bath tablets, Bath salts, Bubble Baths, Bath Capsules, Bath preparations (other), Colognes, Deodorants, Perfumes, Sachets, Fragrance preparations (other), Hair conditioners, Rinses (non-coloring), Shampoos (non-coloring, Hair tonics, Hair dressings, Toilet waters, Wave sets, Hair preparations (other non-coloring), Hair-coloring preparations (other), Blushers, Makeup bases, Rouges, Makeup (other), Nail basecoats, Nail undercoats, Cuticle softeners, Nail creams, Nail softeners, Bath soaps, Bath detergents, Underarm deodorants, Personal cleanliness products (other), Aftershave lotions, Shaving preparations (other), Skin-cleansing creams, Skin-cleansing lotions, Skin-cleansing liquids, Skin-cleansing pads, Face and neck skin care preparations, Moisturizers, Night skin care preparations, Skin fresheners, Skin care preparations (other), Suntan gels, Suntan creams, Suntan liquids,  Suntan preparations (other), Cosmetic Ingredient Review, CIR, Cosmetic, Toiletry, and Fragrance Association, CTFA, Personal Care Products Council, PCPC, U.S. Food and Drug Administration, FDA, Consumer Federation of America, Benzophenone-1, BP-1, MAXGARD® 400, Benzophenone-2, BP-2, MAXGARD® 1000, Benzophenone-3, BP-3, MAXGARD® 500, Benzophenone-6, BP-6, MAXGARD® 300, Benzophenone-8, BP-8, MAXGARD® 900, Benzophenone-9, BP-9, MAXGARD® 1800, MAXGARD® 1888, Benzophenone-11, BP-11, MAXGARD® 1030, Etocrilene, Etocrylene, DPA-2, DPA2, MAXGARD® DPA-2, Octocrilene, Octocrylene, DPA-8, DPA8, MAXGARD® DPA-8,​