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Homosalate

Personal care ingredients · sunscreen agent

Synonyms
Trimethylcyclohexyl Salicylate, Promembrane Ester, 1,3,5-Trimethylsalicylate
Molecular formula
C16H22O3
CAS No
118-56-9
UN NO
N/A

Product overview

HMS is an oil-soluble chemical sunscreen that absorbs UVB radiation.

It is used to protect against UVB rays in sunscreens.

Suitable for waterproof formulas.

In the U.S., it is a Class 1 UV filter that is allowed over-the-counter for human use.

At the same time, it has strong antibacterial ability, so it can be added to sunscreen to prevent product deterioration.

Applications

In the cosmetics industry, it is widely used in the preparation of sunscreen (cream, lotion, liquid) and other skin care cosmetics. It can effectively absorb ultraviolet rays in the sun, prevent sunburn and tanning of human skin.

In industry, this product can be used as UV absorber.

Technical specification

ItemsSpecification
AppearanceClear yellow viscous liquid
IdentificationA. Ultraviolet Absorption 197UUV Absorptivities at 303nm do not differ by more than 3.0%
IdentificationB. The retention time of the major peak of the sample solution corresponds to that of the standard solution, as obtained in the Assay
Specific Gravity (at 25℃)1.049~1.053
Refractive Index(at 20℃)1.516~1.519
Acidity value(mg KOH/g)1 max
UV-Vis spectrum(c=0.05g/L in Methanol); E(1%-1cm)at 305+/-5nm170min
Purity(GC)98.0% min
Assay (GC)90.0%-110.0%
Methyl paraben(HPLC)10ppm max
Impurity(GC)Methyl salicylate: 0.1%max
3,3,5-Trimethylcyclohexanol: 0.15% max
Individual impurity: 0.5% max
Total impurity: 2.0% max

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