Sunsafe-BP3 / Benzophenone-3

Short Description:

A UVA and UVB broad spectrum filter. Sunsafe-BP3 is an effective broad spectrum absorber with max, protection in the short-wave UVB and UVA spectra (UVB at approx, 286 nm, UVA at approx, 325 nm).


Product Detail

Product Tags

Trade name Sunsafe-BP3
CAS No. 131-57-7
INCI Name Benzophenone-3
Chemical Structure
Application Sunscreen spray, sunscreen cream, sunscreen stick
Package 25kgs net per fiber drum with plastic liner
Appearance Pale greenish yellow powder
Assay 97.0 – 103.0%
Solubility Oil soluble
Function UV A+B filter
Shelf life 3 years
Storage Keep container tightly closed and in a cool place. Keep away from heat.
Dosage China:6% max
Japan:5% max
Korea:5% max
Asean:6% max
Australia:6% max
EU:6% max
USA:6% max
Brazil:6% max
Canada:6% max

Application

(1) Sunsafe-BP3 is an effective broad spectrum absorber with max, protection in the short-wave UVB and UVA spectra (UVB at approx, 286 nm, UVA at approx, 325 nm).

(2) Sunsafe-BP3 is an oil soluble, Pale greenish yellow powder and practically odorless. Adequate solubility in the formulation must be ensured in order to avoid recrystallization of the Sunsafe-BP3. The UV filters Sunsafe-OMC, OCR, OS, HMS, Menthyl Anthranilate, Isoamyl p-Methoxycinnamate and certain emollients are excellent solvents.

(3) Excellent co-absorber in combination with specific UVB absorbers (Sunsafe-OMC, OS, HMS, MBC, Menthyl Anthranilate or Hydro).

(4) In the USA often used in combination with Sunsafe-OMC, HMS and OS to achieve high SPF’s.

(5) Sunsafe-BP3 can be used up to 0.5% as a light stabilizer for cosmetic formulations.

(6) Approved world-wide. Concentration maximum varies according to local legislation.

(7) Please note that formulations containing more than 0.5% Sunsafe-BP3 in the EU have to have the inscription “contains Oxybenzone” on the label.

(8) Sunsafe-BP3 is a safe and effective UVA/UVB absorber. Safety and efficacy studies are available on request.

 


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