Enhanced TDS
Knowde-enriched technical product data sheet
Identification & Functionality
- INCI Name
- Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
- USAN
- Octocrylene
- CAS No.
- 6197-30-4
- EC No.
- 228-250-8
- Technologies
- Product Families
- Chemical Structure
Features & Benefits
- Benefit Claims
- Labeling Claims
Applications & Uses
- Markets
- Applications
- Application Format
- Skin Care Applications
- Sun Care Applications
- Applications
Sunscreens, make up creams, hand and face lotions, assists in protection of skin from damaging UV-A radiation, component of Anti-aging skin care formulations. Protective hair care preparation
- Application Information
Readily absorbed into skin, soluble in common formulator oils and solvent such as liquid paraffin, C12-15 Alkyl benzoate, ethanol
Properties
- Physical Form
- Odor
- Characteristic, Yellow, Clear, Viscous Liquid
- Insoluble in
- Water
- Soluble in
- Most Organic Solvents
- Typical Properties
Value Units Test Method / Conditions Specific Absorption (303 nm 1cm, 1% Methanol) 340 - 370 - - Molecular Weight 361.5 - - Methanol 340- 370 - - Loss On Drying (w/w) max. 0.5 % - Purity (GLC ) min. 98.0 % - Acid Value max. 0.5 mg KOH/g - Refractive Index (20 °C) 1.561 - 1.571 - -
Regulatory & Compliance
- Regulatory Status Max Concentration
US: Up to 2-3%, Europe: Up to 5%, Japan: Up to 10%, China: Up to 5%, Canada: Up to 5%
Packaging & Availability
- Packaging Type
- Packaging
200 kg Drum/1000 kg IBC
Storage & Handling
- Storage Recommendation
Store away from incompatible substances. Incompabilities: Oxidizers (Strong): Fire and explosion hazard, protect from light. Shelf life two years from date of original packaging under adequate storage conditions.