Octyl Methoxy Cinnamate

BELGUARD® OMCX is efficient UV filter. It absorbs well to prevent skin from sunburn & reduce risk of getting cancer. It also prevent skin from premature photoaging. It is clear oil soluble liquid act as an excellent solubilizer for many solid UV filters like EHT,DHHB, octocrylene etc. This UV filter is approved worldwide. It increases SPF value when combined with other UV filters. It is a UVB filter effective in the range 280-340 m. It is commonly used in sunscreens, face foundations, lotions, Skin care & lip care products.

COMPOSITION

Product Name OCTYL METHOXY CINNAMATE
CAS No. 5466-77-3
EINECS No. 226-775-7
Chemical Name (RS)-2-Ethylhexyl (2E)-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)prop-2-enoate
Chemical Formula C 18 H 26 O 3
Molecular Weight 290.40 gm /mole
Molecular Structure Octyl Methoxy Cinnamate

Technical Data

Description Parameter
Appearance Colourless to pale yellow liquid
Assay By GC Min. 98%
Specific Gravity 1.005 - 1.013
Specific Absorbance (1%, 1cm, @310nm) 850 Min
Refractive Index (250C) 1.542 - 1.548
Acid Value 0.1 Max mg KOH/gm

Use concentrations

Approval Status EU China Australia USA Canada Japan
Max. Amounts (W/W) 10% 10% 10% 7.5% 8.5% 20%

Storage Condition

Store In original sealed containers and in dry conditions at room temperature. Keep away from direct sunlight.

Expiry Date

24 months from the date of manufacturing.

Packaging

200 Kgs HDPE Drums/carboy