Ethylhexyl salicylate is an effective oil soluble UV– B Filter. UV-A radiation (320-400nm) is linked with the loss of skin elasticity, wrinkling and premature aging, whilst the more powerful UV-B radiation (290-320nm) is linked to sunburn, whilst the more powerful UV-B radiation (290-320nm) is linked to sunburn, cell damage and cancer risk. Ethylhexyl salicylate is an oil soluble chemical sunscreen agent that absorbs UVB radiation. It is an excellent solubilizer for crystalline UV filters such as Butyl Methoxy dibenzoyl methane or Ethyl Hexyl Triazone.
| Product name: | Ethylhexyl Salicylate |
| Chemical name: | 2-ethylhexyl 2-hydroxybenzoate |
| INCI: | Ethylhexyl Salicylate |
| CAS: | 118-60-5 |
| EINECS: | 29182300 |
| USAN: | Octyl Salicylate |
| Chemical structure: |  |
| UV-absorption range: (E1 %/1cm, methanol) | 165-185 nm @ 305 ± 2nm |
| Molecular Formula: | C15H22O3 |
| Molecular weight: | 250.33 |
| Applications: | Used In sunscreen and certain types of makeup with sun-blocking Properties. It protects against harmful ultraviolet radiation |
Technical Data
| Appearance: | Colourless to amber yellow liquid |
| Odor: | Typical |
| Specific Gravity | 1011 – 1016 |
| Assay by GC: | 95.00 – 105.0% |
| Specific gravity (at 25°C): | 1.011 to 1.016 |
| Refractive Index (at 20°C): | 1.500 to 1.503 |
| Solubility | Insoluble in water, Soluble in oil |
| Packaging: | 200 kg Drum / 1000 kg IBC / 35kg Carboy |
| Storage recommendation | Store away from incompatible substances. Shelf life two years from date of original packaging under adequate storage conditions |