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Galaxy™ 2932, featuring Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, a versatile ingredient designed for skin care and sun care applications. This liquid-form product provides exceptional sun protection and UV protection. Whether incorporated into body creams, lotions, gels, or sunscreen products, Galaxy™ 2932 offers water-resistant and waterproof properties, ensuring reliable sun protection throughout the day.

INCI Name: Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate

Functions: UV Filter

Benefit Claims: Sun Protection, UV Protection, Water Repellency, Waterproof

Certifications & Compliance: EU Cosmetic Regulation 1223/2009 Compliant, FDA Compliant

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Identification & Functionality

Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
Chemical Structure

Features & Benefits

Applications & Uses

Bath & Shower Applications
Skin Care Applications
Product Applications
  • Store the material in a clean, dry place at 20 - 35°C away from direct heat and sunlight.
  • In original sealed condition, when stored as suggested, the shelf life of the product is at least 2.5 years.
  • Color of the product may deteriorate on exposure to sunlight.
  • Keep the container tightly closed after use.
  • Product may solidify, if stored at < - 10°C. If solidifies, it is recommended to heat the ISO tank with hot water (55 - 60°C) jacket or low pressure steam (< 2 kgs / cm2  ) to bring the temperature 30 - 40°C.
  • If the product becomes frozen in IBC / HMHDPE carboys, then keep the same in hot room of 30 - 40°C (avoid direct heating).
  • During storage, stacking should be maximum 1+1 for IBC and carboys (palletized / non - palletized).

Properties

Physical Form
Appearance
Clear syrupy oily liquid, pale yellow
Odor
Characteristic
Soluble in
Ethanol, IPA
Specifications
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Color (1” cell, on Y+5R)max. 2.0Lovibond
Acid Valuemax. 1.0mg KOH/g
Specific Gravity (at 25°C)1.005 - 1.013
Refractive Index (at 20°C)1.542 - 1.548
Puritymin. 98.0% by massGas Chromatography
UV Absorbance (E_{1cm}^{1%} min. at 310 ± 2 nm)835 - 865
Saponification Value180 - 200mg KOH/g

Regulatory & Compliance

Technical Details & Test Data

Identification test

Infra-red fingerprint should match with that of standard.

Safety & Health

Safety Information

Spill should be contained / collected and disposed off as per the regulations. Avoid ingestion, contact with eyes, skin and clothing. In case of contact with eyes and skin, seek adequate and timely medical attention.

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type
Packaging Information

Galaxy 2932 is available in 235 litres HMHDPE carboys. Total of 80 carboys i.e. 18.8 MT can be shipped palletized or non-palletized in 20 ft. full container load. It is available in 200 litres HMHDPE carboys. Total of 80 carboys i.e. 16 MT can be shipped palletized or non-palletized in 20 ft. full container load. It is also available in 30 litres HMHDPE carboys. Total of 600 carboys i.e. 18 MT can be shipped palletized or non-palletized in 20 ft. full container load. It is available in 25 litres HMHDPE carboys. Total of 640 carboys i.e. 16 MT can be shipped palletized or non-palletized in 20 ft. full container load. It can also be supplied in IBC of 1 MT capacity. Total of 18 IBC i.e. 18 MT can be shipped in 20 ft. full container load. It can also be supplied in ISO tanks

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life
2.5 Years
Storage & Handling Information
  • Store the material in a clean, dry place at 20 - 35°C away from direct heat and sunlight.
  • In original sealed condition, when stored as suggested, the shelf life of the product is at least 2.5 years.
  • Colour of the product may deteriorate on exposure to sunlight.
  • Keep the container tightly closed after use.
  • Product may solidify, if stored at < - 10°C. If solidifies, it is recommended to heat the ISO tank with hot water (55 - 60°C) jacket or low pressure steam (< 2 kgs / cm2  ) to bring the temperature 30 - 40°C.
  • If the product becomes frozen in IBC / HMHDPE carboys, then keep the same in hot room of 30 - 40°C (avoid direct heating).
  • During storage, stacking should be maximum 1+1 for IBC and carboys (palletized / non - palletized).