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GalSORB™ OMC (HP)

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GalSORB™ OMC (HP) is a versatile cosmetic ingredient with a wide range of applications in the beauty and care industry. It can be found in various product formats, including bars, creams, lotions, gels, and rinse-off formulations. This ingredient is commonly used in bath and shower products, such as bar soaps, body washes, and shower gels.

INCI Name: Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate

Functions: UV Filter

Benefit Claims: Sun Protection, UV Protection

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
Sun Care Applications
Product Applications
  • GalSORB OMC (HP) is a very well-known, effective sunscreen, widely used in sunscreen products and other skin care formulations which offer sun protection, e.g. creams, lotions, gels, colour cosmetics and others.
  • GalSORB OMC (HP) is suitable for hair care products also. It is also used as sun protection ingredient in bathing bars, body-wash, shower-gels, etc.
  • Being insoluble in water, GalSORB OMC (HP) is an ideal sunscreen for water-resistant / water-proof sun-protection formulations

Properties

Physical Form
Appearance
Clear syrupy oily liquid, pale yellow
Odor
Characteristic
Soluble in
Ethanol, IPA
Specifications
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Colormax. 30APHA
Acid Valuemax. 0.5
Specific Gravity (at 25°C)1.005 - 1.013
Refractive Index (at 20°C)1.542 - 1.548
Puritymin. 99.1% by massGas Chromatography
Free EHAmax. 30ppm
UV Absorbance (E_{1cm}^{1%} 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 Information

GalSORB OMC (HP) 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).