Next-generation material with simultaneous UV absorption and reflection commercialized Available for cosmetic use with MFDS notice in September… High-efficiency UV protection expected KOLMAR Korea maximizes effect with proprietary 'UV Expert Boosting' technology Securing technological foundation to lead the global sunscreen market
Korea Kolmar announced on the 22nd that it has successfully registered a new concept UV-blocking ingredient, developed jointly with global chemical company BASF, with the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS). This ingredient became officially usable as a cosmetic ingredient following the revision of the MFDS notice in September, and Korea Kolmar plans to commercialize next-generation UV-blocking technology based on this.
German company BASF is a global enterprise supplying chemical raw materials to numerous industrial sectors worldwide. Through this collaboration, the two companies conducted joint research from the development of UV-blocking components to the product application stage, with BASF developing the material and Korea Kolmar responsible for formulation stabilization and optimization of blocking effects.
Cosmetic sunscreens can only use ingredients approved by the MFDS, making new registrations a high barrier to entry. Korea Kolmar completed the new registration by proving safety and efficacy based on its long-accumulated UV research and development (R&D) experience.
The newly registered ingredient, 'Tris-biphenyl Triazine,' is characterized by its complex blocking function, absorbing and reflecting UV rays despite being a single component. It applies both chemical absorption principles and inorganic UV-blocking mechanisms, efficiently blocking the full UV spectrum, including UV-A and UV-B.
To maximize the performance of the new material, Korea Kolmar developed its proprietary 'UV X-pert Boosting' system. This technology helps the sunscreen to be evenly applied on the skin surface, forming a protective barrier and enhancing the durability and stability of UV protection. Korea Kolmar plans to supply products using this technology to domestic and international cosmetic brands, strengthening global market cooperation.
A company representative stated, "The official registration of the new UV-blocking ingredient with the MFDS is a significant achievement. We will continue to secure a competitive edge based on advanced technology and strengthen our leading position in the global UV-blocking market."
Kim Sang-jun
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