| Brand name | Sunsafe-BP3 |
| CAS No. | 131-57-7 |
| INCI Name | Benzophenone-3 |
| Chemical Structure |  |
| Application | Sunscreen spray, sunscreen cream, sunscreen stick |
| Package | 25kgs net per fiber drum with plastic liner |
| Appearance | Pale greenish yellow powder |
| Assay | 97.0 – 103.0% |
| Solubility | Oil soluble |
| Function | UV A+B filter |
| Shelf life | 3 years |
| Storage | Keep container tightly closed and in a cool place. Keep away from heat. |
| Dosage | China:6% max Japan:5% max Korea:5% max Asean:6% max Australia:6% max EU:6% max USA:6% max Brazil:6% max Canada:6% max |
Application
(1) Sunsafe-BP3 is an effective broad spectrum absorber with max, protection in the short-wave UVB and UVA spectra (UVB at approx, 286 nm, UVA at approx, 325 nm).
(2) Sunsafe-BP3 is an oil soluble, Pale greenish yellow powder and practically odorless. Adequate solubility in the formulation must be ensured in order to avoid recrystallization of the Sunsafe-BP3. The UV filters Sunsafe-OMC, OCR, OS, HMS, Menthyl Anthranilate, Isoamyl p-Methoxycinnamate and certain emollients are excellent solvents.
(3) Excellent co-absorber in combination with specific UVB absorbers (Sunsafe-OMC, OS, HMS, MBC, Menthyl Anthranilate or Hydro).
(4) In the USA often used in combination with Sunsafe-OMC, HMS and OS to achieve high SPF’s.
(5) Sunsafe-BP3 can be used up to 0.5% as a light stabilizer for cosmetic formulations.
(6) Approved world-wide. Concentration maximum varies according to local legislation.
(7) Please note that formulations containing more than 0.5% Sunsafe-BP3 in the EU have to have the inscription “contains Oxybenzone” on the label.
(8) Sunsafe-BP3 is a safe and effective UVA/UVB absorber. Safety and efficacy studies are available on request.
