1. Personal Care and Cosmetics

This is its primary and most important application area, used as a highly effective sunscreen agent.

– Sunscreen Products

Widely used in various sunscreens, lotions, and sprays, providing broad-spectrum and stable UV protection.

– Daily Skincare/Makeup

Added to creams, foundations, and daily moisturizers to provide daily UV protection and prevent photoaging of the skin.

2. High-Performance Plastics and Polymers

Used as a light stabilizer to prevent plastics from discoloration, embrittlement, and performance degradation due to UV irradiation.

– General Plastics

Suitable for polypropylene (PP), polyethylene (PE), etc.

– Engineering Plastics

Can be used in polycarbonate (PC), polyoxymethylene (POM), nylon (PA), ABS resin, polyvinyl chloride (PVC), polyurethane (PU), etc.

3. Food Contact Materials

Under specific regulations, it can be used in the production of food packaging materials. For example, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has evaluated its use in food contact materials and set a reference daily allowable intake.

4. Industrial Coatings and Adhesives

Used in industrial coatings, paints, and adhesives requiring long-term weather resistance to extend their outdoor service life.

5. Scientific Research

Used as a biochemical reagent in scientific experiments such as photostabilization mechanisms, material aging research, and new formula development.