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GalSORB™ Homosalate

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GalSORB™ Homosalate is a multifunctional cosmetic ingredient tailored for various applications. It excels in antiperspirants, available in spray format, and creams and lotions. Additionally, it is an ideal choice for oil-based formulations. This versatile ingredient offers an array of benefits. It ensures photostability, making it perfect for products that require UV protection. GalSORB™ Homosalate also provides excellent skin protection, acts as a solvent, and imparts a pleasant, non-oily feel to formulations. Its sensory enhancement properties enhance the overall user experience, particularly in sun protection products.

INCI Name: Homosalate

Functions: Solvent, UV Filter

Benefit Claims: Non-Oily Feel, Photostability, Pleasant Feel, Sensory Enhancement, Skin Protection, Solvency, Sun Protection, UV Absorption, UV Protection

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Identification & Functionality

INCI Name
Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
Chemical Structure

Features & Benefits

Product Attributes
  • Oil soluble, photostable UVB absorber
  • Excellent solvent for powder / solid UV filters
  • Gives pleasant, non-oily skin feel, improves skin sensorial.

Applications & Uses

AP/Deo Applications
Sun Care Applications
Use Level
15 % (in US), 10 % (in EU)
Product Applications
  • Sun care creams, lotions, oils
  • Skin care preparations
  • Antiperspirants
  • Decorative cosmetics
  • Beach wear formulations
  • Baby care products
Recommended Use Concentration

Upto 15% in US and 10% in EU (Popularly used in combination with other UV filters for higher SPF values i.e. SPF 15 and higher).

Properties

Physical Form
Solubility
Appearance
Clear viscous liquid, colourless to pale yellow
Odor
Characteristic
Specifications
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Acid Valuemax. 1.0mg KOH/g
Specific Absorbance (E_{1cm}^{1%} , at 306 nm in methanol)170 - 180
Chromatographic Puritymin. 98.0% by mass
Refractive Index (at 20°C)1.516 - 1.519
Specific Gravity (at 25°C)1.049 - 1.053
Assay90 - 110% by mass

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, rinse with plenty of water and seek medical advice, if necessary.

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Information

GalSORB Homosalate is available in 200 liters 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 25 liters HMHDPE carboys. Total of 640 carboys i.e. 16 MT can be shipped palletized or non - palletized in 20 ft. full container load. It is also available in black colored IBC. Total of 18 IBC i.e. 18 MT can be shipped in 20 ft. full container load.

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life
2 Years
Storage & Handling Information
  • Store the material at 25 - 35°C in a clean, dry, well - ventilated area away from heat, open flame and sources of ignition.
  • Ground all equipment containing material.
  • Product may solidify, if stored at < - 10°C.
  • If the product becomes frozen in IBC / HMHDPE carboys, then keep the same in hot room of 30 - 40°C (avoid direct heating).
  • In the original sealed condition, when stored as suggested, shelf life of the product is at least two years.
  • Once the carboy is opened, use the product within a week.
  • During storage, stacking should be maximum 1+1 carboys (palletized) / IBC.