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. Colorless to pail yellow liquid, faint odor.
CAS: 118-56-9
INCI Name: 3,3,5-Trimethylcyclohexyl salicylate
Benefits:
- Sunscreen agent for mainly UVB protection
- Can be combined with other sunscreens
- Excellent dissolving properties for solid sunscreens
: 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.
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
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
here.
Documents:
SDS,
Fact Sheet,
Certificate of Analysis
