Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
- INCI Name: Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
- Chemical Name: 2-ethylhexyl 3-(4-methoxyphenyl)prop-2-enoate
- CAS No: 5466-77-3
Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, also called Octinoxate, is one of the safest and widely used UV B filter, which have been associated with sunburn and skin cancer, thus protecting the skin. Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, offers absorption of UV B radiation from 290 to 320 nm, used as a sun-protection agent that works on UV-B rays of the Sun and prevents skin damage. It is also used in cosmetics and personal care products to keep the other ingredients fresh and effective, help the skin to absorb other ingredients.
Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate dissolves in oil, which makes it a fat-seeking substance in the body. It can easily be dispersed into oil phase of anemulsion, is compatible with most cosmetic material and can be emulsified either hot or cold, depending upon the emulsifier. It is ideal for use in sun-care and skin-care products for everyday protection.
The maximum concentration in ready-for-use products is 7.5% in the United States (U.S.) and 10% in the European Union (E.U.).
Uses & Applications
Personal care
- An ultraviolet (UV) protection agent commonly used in sunscreens, face foundations, and lip care products, nail polish, skin creams, etc.
- In products other than sunscreens, it is used as a UV filter to protect the products from degrading when exposed to the sun.
Product Details
Packing
25kg/drum
Specification
Appearance | Colorless or light yellow liquid |
Odor | Very weak, characteristic |
Solubility | Soluble most organic solvent, insoluble in water |
Acidity | No more than 0.8ml of 0.1N NaOH consumed |
Acid value | ≤1.0mg KOH/g |
Refractive index | 1.542-1.548 |
Specific gravity | 1.005-1.013 |
Peroxide Value | 1.0mg/kg Max. |
Color (Hazen) | 70 Max |
A 1%/1cm (310nm in ethanol) | 850 Min |
Assay | 95.0%-105% |
Purity (GC) | 98% Min |
Individual impurity | 0.5g/100g Max. |
Total impurities | 2.0g/100g Max. |
Saponification value | 189 Min. |
Shelf Life
24 months
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