Sunsafe-OCR / Octocrylene

Short Description:

A UVB filter. Sunsafe-OCR is an effective oil soluble and liquid UVB absorber offering additional absorption in the short-wave UVA spectrum. Maximum absorption is at 303nm. Suitable for water-resistant sun care cosmetics. Good solvent of easily crystallizing oil-soluble and other cosmetic ingredients. Excellent photostabilizer, especially for Sunsafe-ABZ. Increases SPF of sun care cosmetics when combined with other UV filters.


Product Detail

Product Tags

Brand name Sunsafe-OCR
CAS No. 6197-30-4
INCI Name Octocrylene
Chemical Structure  
Application Sunscreen spray, Sunscreen cream, Sunscreen stick
Package 200kgs net per drum
Appearance Clear yellow viscous liquid
Assay 95.0 – 105.0%
Solubility Oil soluble
Function UVB filter
Shelf life 2 years
Storage Keep container tightly closed and in a cool place. Keep away from heat.
Dosage China:10% max
Japan:10% max
Asean:10% max
EU:10% max
USA:10% max

Application

Sunsafe-OCR is an organic oil-soluble UV absorber, which is insoluble in water and helps to dissolve other oil-soluble solid sunscreens. It has the advantages of high absorption rate, non-toxic, non-teratogenic effect, good light and thermal stability, etc. It can absorb UV-B and a small amount of UV-A used in combination with other UV-B absorbers to formulate high SPF sunscreen products.

(1) Sunsafe-OCR is an effective oil soluble and liquid UVB absorber offering additional absorption in the short-wave UVA spectrum. Maximum absorption is at 303nm.

(2) Suitable for a wide variety of cosmetic applications.

(3) Combinations with other UVB absorbers such as Sunsafe-OMC, Isoamylp-methoxycinnamate, Sunsafe-OS, Sunsafe-HMS or Sunsafe-ES are useful when very high Sun Protection Factors are desired.

(4) When Sunsafe-OCR is used in combination with the UVA absorbers Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Disodium phenyl dibenzimidazole tetrasulfonate, Menthyl anthranilate or Zinc Oxide broad spectrum protection can be achieved.

(5) The oil soluble UVB filter is ideal for the formulation of water-resistant sunscreen products.

(6) Sunsafe-OCR is an excellent solubilizer for crystalline UV absorbers.

(7) Approved world-wide. Concentration maximum varies according to local legislation.

(8) Sunsafe-OCR is a safe and effective UVB absorber.Safety and efficacy studies are available on request.


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