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GalSORB™ Benzophenone-3

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GalSORB™ Benzophenone-3 is a versatile cosmetic ingredient suitable for a wide range of applications. It can be found in creams, gels, lotions, rinse-off products, and sprays, making it a valuable addition to bath and shower applications like body washes. This ingredient offers a host of benefits, including UV protection, making it an excellent choice for anti-aging and sun protection formulations. It also excels at safeguarding color, making it ideal for lip care products.

INCI Name: Benzophenone-3

Functions: Stabilizer, UV Filter

Benefit Claims: Anti-Aging, Color Protection, Hair Protection, Stabilizing, Sun Protection, UV Absorption, UV Protection

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Identification & Functionality

Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
Chemical Structure

Features & Benefits

Product Attributes

GalSORB Benzophenone-3 is an oil soluble sunscreen agent. It provides UV-B absorption as well as some absorption in UV-A region (320 - 340 nm).

Applications & Uses

Bath & Shower Applications
Color Cosmetic Applications
Skin Care Applications
Use Level
0.05 - 0.5
Product Applications

GalSORB Benzophenone-3, being a broad-band UV filter, can be used in day cream to prevent aging of skin and to protect the lips. To get highest Sun Protection Factor (SPF), a combination of GalSORB Benzophenone-3 with other oil soluble UV filters like Galaxy 2932 is recommended. It is incorporated in the oily phase, particularly polar oils. Nonpolar oils like liquid paraffin are less suitable as solubilisers for GalSORB Benzophenone-3 and it can crystallize out of the formulation on prolonged storage.

GalSORB Benzophenone-3 can also be used in other applications such as:

  • A colorant protector in transparent packaging (the recommended concentration is 0.05 - 0.5%)
  • A stabilizer for fragrance oils in conditioning shampoos and body cleansers
  • A protector of hair against the ill effects of UV radiation in hair gels, shampoos and hair setting lotions, mousses and sprays
  • Day creams to prevent premature aging of skin and to protect the lips

It must be noted that GalSORB Benzophenone-3 is incompatible with magnesium salts, particularly in W/O type emulsions

Properties

Physical Form
Solubility
Appearance
Light yellowish crystalline powder
Odor
Faint, characteristic
Specifications
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
IdentificationThe IR absorption spectrum of sample should match that of the referenceIR
Identification (Absorptivities at 287 nm, calculated on the dried basis)max. 3.0%
Congealing Temperaturemin. 62.0°C
Loss on Dryingmax. 2% w/w
Chromatographic Purity (Individual impurities)max. 0.1%Gas Chromatography
Chromatographic Purity (Total impurities)max. 1.0%Gas Chromatography
Assay95 - 103%

Safety & Health

Safety Information

Spill should be contained / collected and disposed off as per the regulations.  Avoid ingestion, inhalation and contact with eyes, skin and clothing. In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice, if necessary.

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type
Packaging Information

GalSORB Benzophenone-3 is available in 25 kg paper fiber drums with inner liner. Total of 360 drums i.e. 9 MT can be shipped palletized in 20 ft. full container load.

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life
5 Years
Storage & Handling Information
  • Store in a tightly closed container.
  • Store in a cool, dry, well - ventilated area, at 35 - 40°C, away from incompatible substances.
  • In the original sealed containers, when stored as suggested, shelf life of the product is at least five years.
  • During storage, stacking should be maximum 1+1 pallet.