2-Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Octyl Salicylate

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Short Description:

A UVB filter. Most widely applied UVB filter today. Easily added to oil phase of suncare cosmetics. Good compatibility with other UV filters. Low irritation to human skin. Excellent solubilizer for LGB® ВP3.

Product Paramete

Trade name

LGB® OS

CAS No.

118-60-5

INCI Name

Ethylhexyl Salicylate

Application

Sunscreen spray, sunscreen cream, sunscreen stick

Package

200kgs net per drum

Appearance

Clear, colorless to slightly yellowish liquid

Assay

95.0 – 105.0%

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:5% max
Japan:10% max
Korea:10% max
Asean:5% max
EU:5% max
USA:5% max
Australia:5% max
Brazil:5% max
Canada:6% max

Application

LGB® OS is a UVB filter. although octyl salicylate has a small UV absorption capacity, it is safer, less toxic, and inexpensive compared to most other sunscreens, so it is a type of UV absorber that people use more often Agent. Easily added to oil phase of suncare cosmetics. Good compatibility with other UV filters. Low irritation to human skin. Excellent solubilizer for LGB® ВP-3.

(1) LGB® OS is an effective UVB absorber with a UV absorbance (E 1% / 1cm) of min. 165 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) LGB® OS is an effective solubilizer for crystalline UV absorbers such as  MBC, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Diethylhexyl Butamido Triazone, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate and Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine

(4) LGB® OS is oil soluble and can therefore be used in water-resistant sunscreens

(5) Approved world-wide. Concentration maximum varies according to local legislation

(6) LGB® OS is a safe and effective UVB absorber. Safety and efficacy studies are available on request

It is used in the preparation of daily skin care products, sunscreens and drugs for the treatment of light-sensitive dermatitis, and can also be added to daily shampoos as anti-fading agents and ultraviolet absorbers.