UV Filters
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UV-A and UV-B radiation both play a role in the photodamage of hair. Shorter wavelength, more powerful UV-B radiation (290-320nm) penetrates the hair cuticle, resulting in a loss of natural hair colour and tensile strength. Exposure to UV-A radiation (320-400nm) can cause a significant reduction in the vibrancy and depth of colour of dyed hair.
Vivimed offers two of the most widely used and effective Benzophenone-based UV filters to help reduce the damaging effects of the sun and provide colour-fade protection for dyed hair.
Ben-3 - General oil-soluble UV-A and UV-B filter for hair and skincare products.
Ben-3 finds applications in hair care forumlations as well as skin creams, decorative cosmetics with sun protection factor (SPF) and as preservative (UV-filter) for UV-sensitive preparations.
| Chemical Structure: |  |
| 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 |
| INN: | Oxybenzone |
| CAS No: | 131-57-7 |
| EINECS No: | 205-031-5 |
Ben-4 - Water-soluble broad spectrum UV-A and UV-B filter for hair and skincare products.
Helps protect the colour and integrity of water-based personal care formulations, particually those in clear packaging. Used as UV-stabiliser in hair care and skin care formulations.
| Chemical Structure: |  |
| Molecular Formula: | C14 H12 O6 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 |
| INN: | Sulisobenzone |
| CAS No: | 4065-45-6 |
| EINECS No: | 223-772-2 |
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