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The PARSOL® Portfolio from dsm-firmenich

Advanced UV Filters for Modern Sun Care.

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dsm-firmenich combines 150+ years of science with sustainable innovation, delivering transparent, eco-conscious personal care solutions from sun care and vitamins to biotech breakthroughs.

Whether you're developing a new sunscreen, optimizing an existing formula, or sourcing trusted UV filter technologies, the PARSOL® portfolio from dsm-firmenich provides the performance and flexibility you need to bring products to market with confidence. 

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    From UVA and UVB filters to advanced photostabilizers and broad-spectrum solutions, the PARSOL® portfolio helps formulators achieve targeted SPF performance, regulatory compliance, and desirable sensory properties across a wide range of sun care formats. Backed by dsm-firmenich's global formulation expertise, technical support, and decades of leadership in sun care innovation, these solutions can help streamline development while meeting evolving consumer and market expectations.

    Need help selecting the right PARSOL® UV filter system? 
    Partner with Ingredients + Specialties from Univar Solutions to identify the optimal combination for your formulation goals, performance targets, and regulatory requirements. 

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    Featured Products

    PARSOL® 1789
    • INCI: Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane

    • A highly effective UVA filter that delivers broad-spectrum protection when combined with complementary UVB filters.

    Benefits:

    • Strong UVA protection

    • Contributes to broad-spectrum coverage

    • Helps boost SPF performance

    • Globally recognized sun care active

    PARSOL® 340
    • INCI: Octocrylene

    • An efficient UVB filter and one of the industry's most trusted photostabilizers for sensitive UV filters.

    Benefits:

    • Strong UVB absorption

    • Enhances formulation photostability

    • Supports higher SPF systems

    • Compatible with multiple UV filter combinations

    PARSOL® EHS
    • INCI: Ethylhexyl Salicylate

    • A liquid UVB filter that helps improve SPF performance and formulation flexibility.

    Benefits:

    • Effective UVB protection

    • SPF boosting capability

    • Easy incorporation into oil phases

    • Supports sensory optimization

    PARSOL® HMS
    • INCI: Homosalate

    • A widely used oil-soluble UVB filter designed to support high-performance sunscreen formulations.

    Benefits:

    • UVB protection

    • Helps increase SPF

    • Good oil-phase compatibility

    • Suitable for a variety of sun care formats

    PARSOL® MCX
    • INCI: Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate

    • A proven UVB filter that delivers reliable sunscreen performance and formulation versatility.

    Benefits:

    • Effective UVB absorption

    • Supports broad-spectrum systems

    • SPF boosting performance

    • Excellent compatibility with other UV filters

    PARSOL® Shield
    • INCI: Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine

    • A broad-spectrum UV filter that helps formulators achieve robust UVA and UVB protection.

    Benefits:

    • Broad-spectrum coverage

    • Outstanding photostability

    • Supports high-SPF formulations

    • Compatible with multi-filter systems

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    PARSOL® SLX
    • INCI: Polysilicone-15

    • A multifunctional UVB filter and sensory enhancer that helps improve product aesthetics while contributing to sun protection.

    Benefits:

    • UVB protection

    • Improves sensory profile

    • Water-resistant performance support

    • Assists with filter photostabilization

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    PARSOL® ZX
    • INCI: Zinc Oxide

    • A mineral UV filter providing broad-spectrum UV protection for a wide range of sun care applications.

    Benefits:

    • Broad-spectrum UVA/UVB protection

    • Mineral-based solution

    • Suitable for modern sun care formats

    • Supports high-performance sunscreen development

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    AMP ULTRA PC™
    AMPD ULTRA PC helps to reduce emulsion particle size and enhance rheological properties. It aids in pigment dispersion and improves dispersion stability, making it particularly well-suited for use in mascara and color cosmetics.
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    AMP ULTRA PC™
    AMPD ULTRA PC helps to reduce emulsion particle size and enhance rheological properties. It aids in pigment dispersion and improves dispersion stability, making it particularly well-suited for use in mascara and color cosmetics.
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    AMP ULTRA PC™
    Advancion’s high-purity ULTRA PC™ multifunctional amino alcohols are specifically designed to deliver robust performance across a broad array of personal care and cosmetics applications, including hair care and styling, color cosmetics and skin care
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    AMP ULTRA PC™
    Advancion’s high-purity ULTRA PC™ multifunctional amino alcohols are specifically designed to deliver robust performance across a broad array of personal care and cosmetics applications, including hair care and styling, color cosmetics and skin care
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