OM-Cinnamate, USP

OM-Cinnamate, USP

Item No. SCR-OMCM-01
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Description
Description
Liquid oil soluble UVB sunscreen. Ester of methoxycinnamate made of a derivative of cinnamic acid (occurring in plants like balsam of Peru, cinnamon leaves) with methyl acetate. Synonyms: 2- ethylhexyl-p-methoxycinnamate or octinoxate. Purity >98%.
Benefits
  • USP grade
  • UVB filter
  • Can be combined with other sunscreens
Use
Can be added to formulas as is. Typical use level 2-10%. Maximum concentrations allowed: USA 7.5 %, Europe & Japan 10 %. For external use only.
Applications
Sun care & after-sun products, hair care products, lotions, liquid makeup products.
CAS
5466-77-3
INCI
Octyl methoxycinnamate
composition
Octyl methoxycinnamate, BHT
Purity Grade
USP grade
Appearance
colorless to light yellow liquid, almost odorless
Solubility
Soluble in oil & alcohol, water insoluble
Preservation
BHT (antioxidant)
Storage
Store light-protected at a cool and dry place
Country of Origin
Germany
Raw Material Source
Methoxycinnamic acid and 2-ethylhexanol
Manufacture
Octyl methoxycinnamate is made synthetically by the condensation of methoxycinnamic acid and 2-ethylhexanol.
Animal Testing
Not animal tested
GMO
GMO-free (does not contain plant-derived components)
Vegan
Does not contain animal-derived components
HS Code
3304100000
Proposition 65
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including methanol, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer or reproductive toxicity. For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov
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.