Sunsafe-ES / Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid

Short Description:

A UVB filter.
Sunsafe-ES is a highly effective UVB absorber with a UV absorbance (E 1%/1cm) of min. 920 at around 302nm which forms water soluble salts with the addition of a base.
Effective water-soluble UVB filter when neutralized properly. A small dosage would improve SPF when used with other UV filters. Used in broad-spectrum sun screen and protective daily cosmetics.


Product Detail

Product Tags

Brand name Sunsafe-ES
CAS No. 27503-81-7
INCI Name Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid
Chemical Structure  
Application Sunscreen lotion; Sunscreen spray; Sunscreen cream; Sunscreen stick
Package 20kgs net per cardboard drum
Appearance White crystalline powder
Assay 98.0 – 102.0%
Solubility Water soluble
Function UVB filter
Shelf life 2 years
Storage Keep container tightly closed and in a cool place. Keep away from heat.
Dosage China:8% max
Japan:3% max
Korea:4% max
Asean:8% max
EU:8% max
USA:4% max
Australia:4% max
Brazil:8% max
Canada:8% max

Application

Key Benefits:
(1)Sunsafe-ES is a highly effective UVB absorber with a UV absorbance (E 1%/1cm) of min. 920 at around 302nm which forms water soluble salts with the addition of a base
(2)Sunsafe-ES is practically odorless, has an excellent stability and is compatible with other ingredients and packaging
(3)It has an excellent photostability and safety profile
(4)A tremendous SPF increase can be achieved by combining Sunsafe-ES with oil-soluble UV absorbers as Sunsafe-OMC, Sunsafe-OCR, Sunsafe-OS, Sunsafe-HMS or Sunsafe-MBC. Therefore sunscreen formulations can be formulated using low concentrations of UV filters
(5)Suitable for water-based transparent sunscreen products such as gels or clear sprays
(6)Water-resistant sunscreens can be formulated
(7)Approved world-wide. Concentration maximum varies according to local legislation
(8)Sunsafe-ES is a safe and effective UVB absorber. Safety and efficacy studies are available on request

It is an odorless, off-white powder which becomes water soluble upon neutralization. It is recommended to prepare an aqueous pre-mix then neutralize with a suitable base such as NaOH, KOH, Tris, AMP, Tromethamine or Triethanolamine. It is compatible with most cosmetic ingredients, and should be formulated at a pH >7 to prevent crystallization. It has an excellent photostability and safety profile. It is well known in the industry that Sunsafe-ES can lead to a tremendous SPF boost, especially in combination with Polysilicone-15 but also with all other available sun filters combinations. Sunsafe-ES can be used for water-based transparent sunscreen products such as gels or clear sprays.


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