Brand name | Sunsafe-BP4 |
CAS No. | 4065-45-6 |
INCI Name | Benzophenone-4 |
Chemical Structure | |
Application | Sunscreen lotion, sunscreen spray,sunscreen cream,sunscreen stick |
Package | 25kgs net per fiber drum with plastic liner |
Appearance | White or light yellow crystalline powder |
Purity | 99.0% min |
Solubility | Water soluble |
Function | UV A+B filter |
Shelf life | 2 years |
Storage | Keep container tightly closed and in a cool place. Keep away from heat. |
Dosage | Japan:10% max Australia:10% max EU:5% max USA:10% max |
Application
The ultraviolet absorber BP-4 belongs to the benzophenone compound. It can effectively absorb 285~325Im of ultraviolet light. It is a broad-spectrum ultraviolet absorber with high absorption rate, non-toxic, non-photosensitizing, non-teratogenic, and good light and thermal stability. It is widely used in sunscreen cream, lotion, oil and other cosmetics. To get highest sun protection factor, a combination of Sunsafe-BP4 with other oil soluble UV- filters like Sunsafe BP3 is recommended.
Sunsafe:
(1) Water soluble organic UV-filter.
(2) Sun protection lotion (O/W).
(3) Being a water soluble sunscreen, it gives excellent skin protection against sunburn in aqueous based formulations.
Hair protection:
(1) Prevents brittleness and protects bleached hair from the effect of UV radiation.
(2) Hair gels, shampoos and hair setting lotions.
(3) Mousses and hair sprays.
Product protection:
(1) Prevents color fading of formulations in transparent packaging.
(2) Stabilizes the viscosity of gels based on polyacrylic acid when exposed to UV-radiation.
(3) Improves the stability of fragrance oils.
Textiles:
(1) Improves color fastness of dyed fabrics.
(2) Prevents yellowing of wool.
(3) Prevents discoloration of synthetic fibers.