The most important skin-care products available for the prevention of wrinkles and skin damage are sunscreens. Our range of sunscreens provides the ingredients needed to meet the exacting demands of the personal care market.
Exposure to damaging ultraviolet light from the sun's rays, UV-A or UV-B, accounts for 90% of the symptoms of premature skin ageing such as wrinkles and skin cancers. UV-A radiation (320-400nm) is linked with the loss of skin elasticity, wrinkling and premature ageing, whilst the more powerful UV-B radiation (290-320nm) is linked to sunburn, cell damage and cancer risk.
Our challenge is to keep skin protected from UV-induced damage and excessive dryness during sun exposure.
Applications include sunscreens, make-up creams, hand and face lotions, medicated and moisturising creams. Assists in the protection of skin from damaging UV-A radiation. Also used for the formulation of protective hair care preparations. Photo anti-oxidant properties as an additive to prevent personal care products from photo-oxidation.
Chemical Structure: |
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Molecular Formula: |
C20H22O3 |
Molecular Weight: |
310.4 |
Name of the product: |
Avis |
Chemical Name: |
4-t-butyl-4'-methoxy-dibenzoylmethane |
IUPAC Nomenclature: |
1-(4-methoxyphenyl)-3-(4-tert-butylphenyl)-Propane-1, 3-dione |
INCI Name: |
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane |
USAN: |
Avobenzone |
CAS No: |
70356-09-1 |
EINECS No: |
274-581-6 |
Applications in sun care skin creams, decorative cosmetics with sun protection factor (SPF) and as a preservative (UV-filter) for UV-sensitive preparations.
Chemical Structure: |
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Molecular Formula: |
C14H12O3 |
Molecular Weight: |
228.25 |
Name of the product: |
Ben-3 |
Chemical Name: |
2-hydroxy-4-methoxy benzophenone |
IUPAC Nomenclature: |
(2-hydroxy-4-methoxy-phenyl)-phenyl-methanone |
INCI Name: |
Benzophenone-3 |
USAN: |
Oxybenzone |
CAS No: |
131-57-7 |
EINECS No: |
205-031-5 |
For use in formulation of high SPF suncreams. Tests have shown that Ben-4 effectively stabilises the viscosity of gels based on polyacrylic acid when exposed to UV radiation. Helps protect the colour and integrity of water-based personal care formulations, particularly those in clear packaging. Used as UV-stabiliser in wool, cosmetics, pesticides and litho plate coating.
Chemical Structure: |
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Molecular Formula: |
C14H12O6 S |
Molecular Weight: |
308.31 |
Name of the product: |
Ben-4 |
Chemical Name: |
2-Hydroxy-4-Methoxybenzophenone-5-sulfonic acid |
IUPAC Nomenclature: |
5-benzoyl-4-hydroxy-2-methoxy-benzenesulfonic acid |
INCI Name: |
Benzophenone-4 |
USAN: |
Sulisobenzone |
CAS No: |
4065-45-6 |
EINECS No: |
223-772-2 |
Used in the preparation of sun creams, oils, lotions, lipsticks, etc., Etone is a highly effective UV-B absorber, only small concentrations are necessary to achieve high SPF products. Excellent wash-off resistance for sun creams due to molecule's polar nature, forming affinity with the keratin in skin, it is also insoluble in water. Very high stability even to intense UV-exposure. Approved for use in Japan and the EU.
Chemical Structure: |
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Molecular Formula: |
C48H66N6O6 |
Chemical Name: |
2,4,6-Trianilino-p-(carbo-2'-ethylhexyl-1 '-oxy)-1,3,5-triazine |
IUPAC Nomenclature: |
Benzoic acid, 4,4',4''-(1,3,5-triazine-2,4,6-triyltriimino)tris-,tris(2-ethylhexyl) ester; octyl triazone |
INCI Name: |
Ethyl hexyl triazone |
CTFA Name: |
Octyl triazone |
CAS No: |
88122-99-0 |
EINECS No: |
402-070-1 |
Vivsonic facilitates good incorporation into high SPF skin care and sunscreen products where a light, non-greasy feel is desired. Used in daily skin care and anti-aging formulations for UV-protection.
Chemical Structure: |
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Molecular Formula: |
C13H10N2O3 |
Molecular Weight: |
274.3 |
Name Of The Product: |
Vivsonic |
Chemical Name: |
2-Phenylbenzimidazole-5-sulfonic acid (Ensulizole) |
INCI Name: |
Phenylbenzimidazole sulfonic acid (PBSA) |
CAS No: |
27503-81-7 |
USAN: |
Ensulizole |
EINECS No: |
248-502-0 |
UV-absorption Range: |
290—340nm |
Reg Status Max Conc: |
USA = 4%, EU = 8%, AUS = 4% |
Octyne-B is a well-established and highly stable UV-filter for Personal Care applications, absorbing in the UV-B to short UV-A (280-350nm) range. It's particular strength comes from its ability to act as a UV-stabiliser for other suncare actives, where it is used in particular to boost performance of both UV-A and UV-B filters in a Suncare formulation.
Chemical Structure: |
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Molecular Formula: |
C24H27NO2 |
Molecular Weight: |
361.5 |
Name Of The Product: |
Octyne-B |
Chemical Name: |
2-ethylhexyl-2-cyano-3,3-diphenylacrylate |
INCI Name: |
Octocrylene |
CAS No: |
6197-30-4 |
USAN: |
Octocrylene |
EINECS No: |
228-250-8 |
UV-absorption Range: |
280 - 350 nm |
