| Description: | Solid oil soluble UVA/UVB sunscreen. Aromatic ketone (synonyms: 2-hydroxy-4-methoxy-benzophenone, benzophenone-3) |
| Benefits: | UVA and UVB filter (primarily UVB but also UVA)Enhances activity of other sunscreens (e.g. homosalate, octyl salicylate, OM-cinnamate, octinoxate)Protects polymers and organic substances in cosmetic productsStabilizes complex formulations and color cosmetics |
| Use: | Incorporate into oil phase. Allowed use levels in the USA: up to 6% alone and 2-6% when used in combination with other sunscreen actives. Allowed levels in other countries: EU 10%, Japan 5%. For external use only. |
| Applications: | Sun care products (incl. baby sun care), color cosmetics with sun protection, various cosmetics & fragrances for product protection. |
| Product Number: | RUIOL673 |
| INCI: | Benzophenone-3 |
| Composition: | Benzophenone-3 |
| PurityGrade: | No purity grade applicable |
| Appearance: | Pale yellow crystalline powder, weak rose-like odor |
| Solubility: | Water-insoluble, soluble in alcohol & oil |
| Preservation: | Preservative-free |
| Storage: | Store light-protected at a cool and dry place |
| Country: | USA |
| Animal: | Not animal tested |
| GMO: | GMO-free (does not contain plant-derived components) |
| Vegan: | Does not contain animal-derived components |
| HS: | 2914501000 |
| Proposition: | Under California's Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act, better known as OEHHA Prop 65, we are required to place a warning to this product since the OEHHA believes that benzophenone (CAS 119-61-9), a substance used in the production of oxybenzone, is cancerogenic. WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including Benzophenone, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov |