Homosalate

Homosalate

Item No. SCR-HOMSA-01
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Description
Description
Liquid oil soluble UVB sunscreen. Homosalate (other name is homomenthylsalicylate) is an organic compound, an ester formed from salicylic acid and 3,3,5-trimethylcyclohexanol, a derivative of cyclohexanol
Benefits
  • Sunscreen agent for mainly UVB protection
  • Can be combined with other sunscreens
  • Excellent dissolving properties for solid sunscreens
Use
Liquid for easy use. Add at the end of formula and mix well. It is miscible with common emollients and ethanol. Use levels: EU max 10%, USA max 15%, Japan max 10% Australia max 15%. For external use only.
Applications
Sunscreen emulsions, gels, creams, sticks, makeup.
CAS
118-56-9
INCI
3,3,5-Trimethylcyclohexyl salicylate
composition
3,3,5-Trimethylcyclohexyl salicylate
Purity Grade
No purity grade applicable
Appearance
Colorless to pail yellow liquid, faint odor
Solubility
Insoluble in water (0.5mg/Lwater); miscible in alcohol
Preservation
Preservative-free
Storage
Store light-protected at a cool and dry place
Country of Origin
USA
Raw Material Source
Salicylic acid and 3,3,5-trimethylcyclohexanol
Manufacture
Homosalate is produced synthetically from salicylic acid and 3,3,5-trimethylcyclohexanol, a derivative of cyclohexanol.
Animal Testing
Not animal tested
GMO
GMO-free (does not contain plant-derived components)
Vegan
Does not contain animal-derived components
HS Code
3304100000
Regulatory Information
Sunscreens are registered as API (Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient) or OTC-drug with the FDA. This means that, if you want to sell products containing a sunscreen, your facility must be registered with the FDA and operate under cGMP guidelines. Further information about the FDA regulation of sunscreens can be found in our resource section.