BELGUARD® BOS (Butyl octyl salicylate) is a multifunctional ingredient and dispersing agent ideal for sun care, skin care, and color cosmetics. It is a low viscosity liquid of high polarity & act as pigment wetting agent. It can also be used as a solvent in cosmetic formulations to dissolve or break down other ingredients, such as gases or solids, to form a solution. In hair care, it is used as conditioning agent. The CIR Expert Panel concluded that butyl octyl salicylate is safe in the present practices of use, when formulated to be non-irritating and non-sensitizing. BELGUARD® BOS a multifunctional ingredient is effective as a sunscreen actives solvent, inorganic pigment wetting agent, emollient, moisturizer, and carrier.
| Product Name | BUTYL OCTYL SALICYLATE |
| CAS No. | 190085-41-7 |
| EINECS No. | 431-090-30 |
| Chemical Name | Benzoic acid, 2-hydroxy-, 2-butyloctyl ester |
| Chemical Formula | C 19 H 30 O 3 |
| Molecular Weight | 306.45 gm /mole |
| Molecular Structure |  |
| Description | Parameter |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Clear colourless to pale hued liquid |
| Odour | Mild Characteristic |
| Assay By HPLC w/w | Min. 98% |
| Color APHA | 40 Max |
| Specific Gravity (250C/250C) | 0.974 |
| Refractive Index (250C) | 1.492 |
| Solubility | In IPA |
| Acid Value (mg KOH/g) | 0.3 |
| Saponification Value | 177-187 mg KOH/g |
| Moisture | <0.1% |
| Approval Status | EU | China | USA | Canada |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max. Amounts (W/W) | 2-10% | 2-10% | 2-10% | 2-10% |
Store In original sealed containers and in dry conditions at room temperature. Keep away from direct sunlight.
2 years from the date of manufacturing.
200 Kg in drums or as per customer request.
