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Homosalate — CAS 118-56-9 | UV Filter Supplier
CAS 118-56-9
UV-B filter, particularly suited to water-repellent and water-resistant sun care systems; also functions as a solubilizer for crystalline UV absorbers.
Overview
Homosalate
Homosalate is an oil-soluble UV-B filter in Sigmak’s UV portfolio (product code SIG-UV-006), supplied as a liquid.
A salicylate ester chromophore provides UV-B absorption.
Product identity
- CAS Number
- 118-56-9
- Molecular Formula
- C16H22O3
- Molecular Weight
- 262.34
- Appearance
- Colourless to light yellow oily liquid
- Purity
- NLT 98%
- Boiling Point
- 163 °C
- Density
- 1.045–1.048 g/cm³
- Canada DSL
- Listed
Cosmetic / Formulation Applications
- Oil-soluble UV-B filter for sunscreen formulations
- Water-repellent and water-resistant sun care products
- Solubilizer for crystalline UV absorbers in multi-filter sunscreen systems
Typical formulation considerations
- Functions as both a UV-B filter and a solubilizer for crystalline UV absorbers, useful in multi-filter oil-phase blends.
- Oily liquid; incorporated into the oil phase.
- Particularly relevant to water-repellent and water-resistant sun care formulations.
Packaging & documentation
- Packaging
- 200 kg 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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