Octocrylene
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Brief Introduction:
Octocrylene is an organic substance with a chemical formula of C24H27NO2, an oil-soluble UV absorber, insoluble in water. It has the property of helping other oil-soluble solid sunscreens to dissolve. Also has the advantages of high absorption rate, non-toxicity, no teratogenic effect, good light and thermal stability, etc. It can absorb UV-B and a small amount of UV-A. It is a class I sunscreen approved by the US FDA and is widely used in the United States and Europe.
Specifications of our Octocrylene:
| Test Items | Specifications |
| Appearance | Yellow transparent viscous liquid |
| Identification A | UV 197U Absorptivities at 303nm do not differ by more that of the Standard solution |
| Acidity(0.1mol/L NaOH) | Not more than 0.18mL/g |
| Individual Impurity | Not more than 0.5% |
| Total Impurities | Not more than 2.0% |
| Relative Density | 1.045 ~ 1.055 |
| Refractive Index | 1.561 ~ 1.571 |
| Assay | 95.0% ~ 105.0% |
Features & Advantages:
♔ Improves water resistance of formulations
♔ Excellent solvent for solid chemical sunscreens
♔ Effective photostabilizer for avobenzone
♔ Can increase the absorption of UVA-II band in the final products
Use and Dosage:
Octocrylene can be well used in sunscreen formulations in personal care and cosmetics, as well as skin and nail care products.
* Maximum addition: 10%
Packaging:
200kg per Plastic Drum.
Storage Conditions:
Preserved in unopened original drums in a cool dry place before using; kept away from sunlight, heat and moisture.
Shelf Life:
24 months if stored under above mentioned conditions.
