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Ethyl Hexyl Salicylate — CAS 118-60-5 | UV Filter Supplier
CAS 118-60-5
UV-B absorber used in sunscreens and cosmetic formulations.
Overview
Ethyl Hexyl Salicylate
Ethylhexyl Salicylate (Octyl Salicylate) is an organic UV-B absorber in Sigmak’s UV portfolio (product code SIG-UV-007), supplied as a liquid.
A salicylate ester chromophore absorbs ultraviolet radiation in the UV-B range.
Product identity
- CAS Number
- 118-60-5
- Molecular Formula
- C15H22O3
- Molecular Weight
- 250.33
- Appearance
- Colorless to light yellowish oily liquid
- Purity
- NLT 98%
- Boiling Point
- 189–190 °C / 21 mmHg (Lit.)
- Density
- 1.014 g/mL at 25 °C (Lit.)
- Hazard Classification
- Hazardous substance (UN 3082)
- Canada DSL
- Listed
Cosmetic / Formulation Applications
- UV-B absorber for sunscreen formulations
- Cosmetic formulations requiring UV-B protection
- Sun care products using this ingredient as a filtering component
Typical formulation considerations
- Classified as a hazardous substance for transport (UN 3082); relevant to shipping and storage planning rather than in-use safety.
- Oily liquid; incorporated into the oil phase.
- Often used alongside other UV-B filters to build cumulative SPF.
Packaging & documentation
- Packaging
- 200 kg HDPE drum
- Shelf life
- 3 years
- Storage
- Store at ambient temperature in a dry place away from direct sunlight.
- Documentation
- CoA / SDS / TDS available on request.
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