Description

Octisalate or Ethylhexyl Salicylate or octyl salicylate, is an organic compound used as an ingredient in sunscreens and cosmetics to absorb UVB (ultraviolet) rays. Ethylhexyl salicylate is formed from salicylic acid and 2-ethylhexanol. The salicylate part of the molecule absorbs ultraviolet light from the Sun and protects from its harmful effects, The ethylhexanol part of the ethylhexyl salicylate molecule is a fatty alcohol and provides emollient and oil-like properties to the skin. It is used to improve affinity and reduce photodegradation of other sunscreen ingredients such as oxybenzone and avobenzone. It has superior stability than some other sunscreen active ingredients and does not produce reactive oxygen species when exposed to sunlight.

Protects the skin from sunburn, It can be used in sunscreens and other cosmetic products.  It is not a strong UV filter and should be used in combination with other sunscreen agents.

clear to light-yellow oily liquid.
INCI:  Ethylhexyl Salicylate
Usage Rate: 1- 5 %
oil-soluble
CAS No 118-60-5

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