Sunscreens
UVIROL® EHT
UVIROL™ EHT is a highly effective UV-B filter used in sun care and cosmetics products. It protects skin from sunburn and erythema by absorbing ultraviolet radiation. UVIROL EHT is photostable and has good affinity to skin Keratin with good water resistance.
Characteristics
| Appearance at 25° C | pale off-white powder |
|---|---|
| Odour | characteristic faint odor |
| Melting point °C | 128 - 132 |
| Water % | Max. 0.5 |
| Assay % | 98 - 103 |
| Heavy metals ppm | Max. 10 |
| Iron ppm | Max. 10 |
Applications
UVIROL EHT is an oil-soluble powder that can be completely soluble in the oil phase of formulations by using polar emollients or other UV filters such as UVIROL OMC. UVIROL™ EHT is effective for water-resistant sunscreen products, even at low dosages and can be incorporated in most types of formulations. UVIROL™ EHT can boost the SPF when used in combination with other UV filters.
Packaging
UVIROL EHT is delivered in drums of 25 kg net on shrink wrapped pallets of 300 kg.
The values above were obtained from laboratory and plant trials under CISME’s control. They are, to the best of our knowledge, accurate and reliable, but serve only as a guide and are offered without obligation; they are not a substitute for the prior testing that alone can establish whether a product suits a given use. Users are responsible for compliance with local legislation and for holding the latest version of the data sheet. Data sheet revision 25-05.