Sunsafe-OS / Ethylhexyl Salicylate

Short Description:

A UVB filter. Most widely applied UVB filter today. Easily added to oil phase of suncare cosmetics. Good compatibility with other UV filters. Low irritation to human skin. Excellent solubilizer for Sunsafe-ВP3.


Product Detail

Product Tags

Brand name Sunsafe-OS
CAS No. 118-60-5
INCI Name Ethylhexyl Salicylate
Chemical Structure  
Application Sunscreen spray, sunscreen cream, sunscreen stick
Package 200kgs net per drum
Appearance Clear, colorless to slightly yellowish 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:5% max
Japan:10% max
Korea:10% max
Asean:5% max
EU:5% max
USA:5% max
Australia:5% max
Brazil:5% max
Canada:6% max

Application

Sunsafe-OS is a UVB filter. Although Ethylhexyl Salicylate has a small UV absorption capacity, it is safer, less toxic, and inexpensive compared to most other sunscreens, so it is a type of UV absorber that people use more often agent. Easily added to oil phase of suncare cosmetics. Good compatibility with other UV filters. Low irritation to human skin. Excellent solubilizer for Sunsafe-ВP3.

(1) Sunsafe-OS is an effective UVB absorber with a UV absorbance (E 1% / 1cm) of min. 165 at 305nm for various applications.

(2) It is used for products with low and – in combination with other UV filters – high sun protection factors.

(3) Sunsafe-OS is an effective solubilizer for crystalline UV absorbers such as 4-Methylbenzylidene Camphor, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Diethylhexyl Butamido Triazone, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate and Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine.

(4) Sunsafe-OS is oil soluble and can therefore be used in water-resistant sunscreens.

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

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

It is used in the preparation of daily skin care products, sunscreens and drugs for the treatment of light-sensitive dermatitis, and can also be added to daily shampoos as anti-fading agents and ultraviolet absorbers.


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