Homosalate

Cat:	DB-UF-016
CAS No.:	118-56-9
Description:	A UVB filter. Widely used in water-resistant sun care formulations.
INCI Name:	Homosalate
Application:	Sunscreen spray, Sunscreen cream, Sunscreen stick
Content:	90.0-110.0%
Package:	200 kg net per HDPE drum
Appearance:	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
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:	10%-15%
Feature:	(1) Homosalate is an effective UVB absorber with a UV absorbance (E 1%/1cm) of min. 170 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) Homosalate is an effective solubilizer for crystalline UV absorbers such as ABZ, BP3, MBC, EHT, Diethylhexyl Butamido Triazone, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate and Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine. It can reduce the use of other oily compounds and reduce the greasy feel and stickiness of the product. (4) Homosalate is oil soluble and can therefore be used in water-resistant sunscreens (5) Approved world-wide. Concentration maximum varies according to local legislation (6) Homosalate is a safe and effective UVB absorber. Safety and efficacy studies are available on request (7) Homosalate is approved for use worldwide. It is biodegradable, does not bioaccumulate, and has no known aquatic toxicity