Knowde Enhanced TDS
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
- Labeling Claims
Applications & Uses
- Markets
- 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.