- Basic Information
| Product name | OCTOCRYLENE (OCT) |
| INCI name | Octocrylene |
| CAS No. | 6197-30-4 |
| EINECS No. | 228-250-8 |
| Molecular Formula: | C24H27NO2 |
| Molecular Weight: | 361.48 |
| Structural Formula: |
- Technical Specification
| Item | Specification | ||
| Appearance | Yellow, clear, viscous liquid | ||
| Specific gravity (25℃) USP<841> | 1.045~1.055 | ||
| Refractive index (20℃) USP<831> | 1.561~1.571 | ||
| Acidity (ml/g) Titration (USP) | 0.18 max | ||
| Chromatographic purity GC
USP<621> |
Each impurity(%) | 0.5 max | |
| Total impurities (%) | 2.0 max | ||
| Assay (%) GC (USP<621) | 95.0-105.0 | ||
|
Microbial purity |
Total amount of aerobe | 100 CFU/g max | |
| Total yeast and moulds | 100 CFU/g max | ||
- Application field
In cosmetics and personal care products, Octocrylene is used in the formulation of sun protection products, as well as skin and nail care products. Octocrylene can also be used to protect cosmetics and personal care products from deterioration by absorbing, UV rays.
- Packing
Standard packaging includes the following:
25kg per drum, 200kg/drum
Other package sizes are available upon request.
- Storage
Store in a well-ventilated, cool, dry area, out of direct sunlight. Keep containers tightly closed when not in use.
- Period of validity
36 months