PARSOL® EHS
PARSOL® EHS is a premier UVB absorber, heralding a new era of sun protection formulations. This colorless to pale yellow liquid, with a slight characteristic odor, seamlessly blends into the oil phase of sunscreens, enhancing SPF efficacy while serving as an effective solvent for many solid UV filters, including PARSOL® 1789. Its worldwide approval underscores its versatility and safety across a broad spectrum of sun care products. Manufactured through the esterification of 2-Hydroxy-benzoic acid methyl ester with 2-Ethylhexanol, PARSOL® EHS is distinguished by its purity and performance, making it an indispensable ingredient for cutting-edge sun protection solutions. Approved up to 5% in the EU, USA, Australia; 5-10% in Japan depending on product type.
| Product No. | 16014128 |
| Supplier | dsm-firmenich |
| CAS | 118-60-5 |
| Synonyms | 2 - Ethylhexyl Salicylate, EHS, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Octisalate USP, Octyl Salicylate |
| Applications | Sun care, Skin care, Hair care, Cosmetics |
| Characteristics | Effective UVB absorption, Colorless to pale yellow liquid, Slight characteristic odor |
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Product Details
Grade
Technical
Certification
Kosher
Form
Liquid
Prohibited Uses
Authorized for use in personal care applications only.
INCI
Ethylhexyl Salicylate
Appearance
liquid
Application Type
Personal care
Boiling Point
189 - 190 °C (372 - 374 °F)
Color
colourless, light yellow
Density
1.01 g/cm3 @ 25 °C (77 °F)
Flash Point
141 °C (286 °F)
Odor
slight, characteristic
Partition Coefficient
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pH
6 - 7 @ 20 °C (68 °F)
Vapor Pressure
< 1 hPa @ 25 °C (77 °F)
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