Avobenzone

Avobenzone

Item No. SCR-AVOB-01
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Description
Description
Oil-soluble UVA filter. Ability to absorb ultraviolet light over a wider range of wavelengths than many other sunscreen agents. Absorption maximum of 357 nm.
Benefits
  • Oil-soluble UVA filter
  • Can easily be combined with other sunscreens (e.g. octocrylene, homosalate, ethylhexyl salicylate, OM-cinnamate)
Use
Incorporate into oil phase, allowed use levels: USA 3%, EU 5%, Brazil 5%, Japan 10%. Do not use avobenzone together with titanium dioxide and/or zinc oxide (avobenzone can lose its activity). Ions of heavy metals may induce colored complexes (use EDTA to avoid). Stearates, aluminum, zinc or magnesium salts may induce precipitations. For external use only.
Applications
Sun care products, baby sun care products, daily sun protection, decorative cosmetics.
CAS
70356-09-1
INCI
Butyl methoxydibenzoyl methane
composition
Butyl methoxydibenzoyl methane
Purity Grade
No purity grade applicable
Appearance
Off-white to yellowish, crystalline powder, weak odor
Solubility
Water-insoluble, soluble in isopropanol, octocrylene, decyl oleate, capric/caprylic triglyceride, and other oils
Preservation
Preservative-free
Storage
Store tightly closed, below 40°C (104°F) in a light-protected, dry area
Country of Origin
TAIWAN
Raw Material Source
4-tert-butylbenzoic methyl ester and 4-methoxyacetophenone
Manufacture
Avobenzone is produced synthetically by reacting 4-tert-butylbenzoic methyl ester (from 4-tert-butylbenzoic acid by esterification with methanol) with 4-methoxyacetophenone in toluene in the presence of sodium amide.
Animal Testing
Not animal tested
GMO
GMO-free (does not contain plant-derived components)
Vegan
Does not contain animal-derived components
HS Code
3304100000
Regulatory Information
Sunscreens are registered as API (Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient) or OTC-drug with the FDA. This means that, if you want to sell products containing a sunscreen, your facility must be registered with the FDA and operate under cGMP guidelines. Further information about the FDA regulation of sunscreens can be found in our resource section.