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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.
Avis - Broad spectrum UV-A filter for skincare formulations.
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.
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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 |
Ben-3 - General oil-soluble UV-A and UV-B filter for hair and skincare products.
Applications in sun care skin creams, decorative cosmetics with sun protection factor (SPF) and as a preservative (UV-filter) for UV-sensitive preparations.
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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 |
Ben-4 - Water-soluble broad spectrum UV-A and UV-B filter for hair and skincare products.
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.
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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 |
Etone - Effective UV-B filter for skincare formulations.
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.
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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 - Effective water-soluble UV-filter absorbing in the UV-B range (290- 340 nm).
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.
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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% |
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