High-Quality 2-Ethylhexyl Salicylate (Octisalate) CAS 118-60-5 for Your Cosmetic Formulations

Discover the essential UV-B absorbing capabilities of 2-Ethylhexyl Salicylate, a cornerstone ingredient for effective sunscreens and skin care products. Ensure optimal protection and product stability with our reliably sourced material.

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Key Advantages of Our UV Absorber

Effective UV-B Protection

2-Ethylhexyl Salicylate provides robust absorption across the UV-B spectrum (280-320 nm), crucial for preventing sunburn and skin damage. Its effectiveness as a UVB filter is well-documented, making it a key ingredient for high SPF formulations.

Excellent Solubilizer Properties

This versatile chemical acts as an excellent solubilizer for other crystalline UV absorbers, simplifying the formulation process and allowing for higher concentrations of active ingredients in your products.

Formulation Versatility

Being oil-soluble and having low irritation potential, 2-Ethylhexyl Salicylate is easily incorporated into various cosmetic bases, including creams, lotions, and oils, suitable for water-resistant formulations.

Diverse Applications in Personal Care

Sunscreen Formulations

A primary ingredient in broad-spectrum sunscreens, offering essential protection against harmful UV-B radiation. Buy this critical component to enhance your sunscreen product line.

Skin Care Products

Enhance daily moisturizers, anti-aging creams, and after-sun lotions with UV-B protection, leveraging its photostable properties.

Cosmetic Ingredients

Its use extends to various cosmetic applications, ensuring product stability and consumer safety against UV degradation.

Specialty Applications

Also utilized in shampoos to prevent color fading and in industrial applications like plastics and printing inks as an anti-aging and UV absorbent agent.