Cosmetic Grade Ethylhexyl Salicylate CAS 118-60-5
Products Description
- Ethylhexyl Salicylate is an organic compound that is primarily used as a sunscreen in cosmetics and personal care products. It is an ester compound that is formed by the reaction of salicylic acid and ethylhexanol.
- Ethylhexyl Salicylate has good fat solubility and can dissolve in a variety of oils and organic solvents, such as vegetable oils, mineral oils, and alcohol solvents. However, its solubility in water is poor due to the long-chain alkyl group and ester bond in its molecular structure, which make it highly hydrophobic.
- Ethylhexyl Salicylate is an important sunscreen agent widely used in sunscreen and skin care products. Due to its good UV absorption ability and skin affinity, it plays an important role in modern skin care and beauty formulations.
Function
- Sunscreen: Ethylhexyl Salicylate is primarily used in sunscreen products to absorb ultraviolet rays (UVB) and help protect the skin from sun damage.
- Solvent: In some formulations, Ethylhexyl Salicylate can act as a solvent to help dissolve and disperse other ingredients.
- Skin Conditioning Agent: Ethylhexyl Salicylate has good skin affinity and can improve the product’s spreadability and usage experience.
Application
- Sunscreen Field
Ethylhexyl Salicylate is a widely used ultraviolet B (UV - B) absorber. It can absorb ultraviolet rays with a wavelength between 280 - 320 nm and help prevent sunburn on the skin. In sunscreen products, it is usually used in combination with other sunscreen agents (such as ultraviolet A (UV - A) absorbers) to provide more comprehensive sunscreen protection.
- Cosmetics Field
Besides its sunscreen function, Ethylhexyl Salicylate can also be used as a fragrance ingredient and a solvent. In products such as perfumes, lotions, and creams, it can dissolve fragrances, and it has a faint fragrance of its own, which can add a pleasant smell to the products. Meanwhile, it can also help other ingredients mix better and improve the texture and user experience of the products.
- Other Fields
In some industrial coatings and plastic processing, Ethylhexyl Salicylate can be used as an additive to improve the weather resistance and flexibility of products. However, its applications in these fields are relatively few, mainly concentrated in the sunscreen and cosmetics fields.
