Sunsafe-BP4 / Benzophenone-4

Short Description:

Sunsafe-BP4 is a UVA and UVB broad spectrum filter commonly used in sunscreen formulations. To achieve the highest sun protection factor, it is recommended to combine Sunsafe-BP4 with other oil-soluble UV filters such as Sunsafe-BP3. The sulfonic acid group in Sunsafe-BP4 needs to be neutralized using typical agents like triethanolamine or sodium hydroxide.


Product Detail

Product Tags

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.


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