Sunsafe-HMS / Homosalate

Short Description:

A UVB filter. Widely used in water-resistant sun care formulations. Good solvent for powder form, oil-soluble UV filters like Sunsafe-MBC(4-Methylbenzylidene Camphor), Sunsafe-BP3(Benzophenone-3), Sunsafe-ABZ(Avobenzone) and etc.. Used in various sun care products for UV protection, e.g: sun spary, sunscreen etc.


Product Detail

Product Tags

Trade name Sunsafe-HMS
CAS No. 118-56-9
INCI Name Homosalate
Chemical Structure  
Application Sunscreen spray, sunscreen cream, sunscreen stick
Package 200kgs net per HDPE drum
Appearance Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Assay 90.0 – 110.0%
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
Korea:10% max
EU:10% max
USA:15% max
Asean:10% max
Australia:15% max
Brazil:15% max
Canada:15% max

Application

Sunsafe-HMS is a UVB filter. Widely used in water-resistant sun care formulations. Good solvent for powder form, oil-soluble UV filters like Sunsafe-MBC(4-Methylbenzylidene Camphor), Sunsafe-BP3(Benzophenone-3), Sunsafe-ABZ(Avobenzone) and etc.. Used in various sun care products for UV protection, e.g: sun spary, sunscreen etc.

(1) Sunsafe-HMS 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) Sunsafe-HMS is an effective solubilizer for crystalline UV absorbers such as Sunsafe-ABZ, Sunsafe-BP3, Sunsafe-MBC, Sunsafe-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) Sunsafe-HMS 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-HMS is a safe and effective UVB absorber. Safety and efficacy studies are available on request

(7) Sunsafe-HMS is approved for use worldwide. It is biodegradable, does not bioaccumulate, and has no known aquatic toxicity


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