Homosalate
Homosalate
- INCI Name: Homosalate
- Chemical Name: 3,3,5-Trimethylcyclohexyl salicylate
- CAS No: 118-56-9
Homosalate is a typical salicylic acid ultraviolet absorber, which can absorb ultraviolet rays in the band of uvb295 ~ 315nm. It is colorless transparent liquid, an oil-soluble UVB sunscreen, suitable for water-resistant formulations.
- It can prevent direct skin exposure to the sun’s harmful rays by absorbing ultraviolet (UV) light, protect the skin from UVB radiation damage and reduce the long-term harmful effects of sun exposure.
- It is a good solvent for crystalline oil-soluble UV sunscreens Benzophenone-3, Avobenzone, 4-Methylbenzylidene Camphor,etc.
- It is commonly incorporated into sunscreens for its antibacterial abilities and helps prevent product from turning rancid.
Uses & Applications
Personal care
Homosalate (HMS) is approved by the FDA of the United States, Europe, Japan and Australia to protect the skin from UVB irradiation.It is a widely used chemical in sunscreens and skin care products with SPF such as emulsions, gels, creams, sticks, makeup, etc.
Product Details
Packing
200kg/drum
Specification
Appearance | Colorless to pale yellow liquid | |
Identity (IR) USP<197F> | Matches reference spectrum | |
UV absorbance (E1%1cm in methnol) max 305nm | 170~180 | |
Specific gravity (25℃) USP<841> | 1.049~1.053 | |
Refractive index (20℃) USP<831> | 1.561~1.519 | |
Acidity (mg KOH/g) Titration (USP) | 1.0 max | |
Methyl paraben (ppm) | 5 max | |
Chromatographic purity GC USP<621> | Purity (%) | 99.6% |
| Each impurity(%) | 0.07% |
| Total impurities (%) | 0.4% |
| 3,3,5-Trimethyl cyclohexanol (%) | 0.01% |
| Methyl salicylate (%) | <0.7ppm (LOD) |
| 2-methoxy benzoic acid -3.3.5- trimethylcyclohexylester (%) | 0.19% |
Assay (%) GC (USP<621) | 90.0-110.0 | |
Residual solvents GC USP<467> (methanol) | 1000 max | |
Shelf Life
24 months
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