Homosalate
Organic Sunscreen (Chemical Sunscreen) that can block UVB light wavelength 295-315 nm can work well with other sunscreens. and can help dissolve Avobenzone as well
Organic Sunscreen or Chemical Sunscreen that can block UVB light, wavelength range 295-315 nm works well with other sunscreens.
Homosalate can dissolve (solvent) powder sunscreens such as Avobenzone , Oxybenzone and DHHB very well
Sun protection table of each type of sunscreen according to UV wavelength

SPF Calculation: 1% Homosalate = SPF 0.5-0.7
FDA Rules of Substance Use Homosalate In any kind of cosmetics
Europe (including Thailand): not more than 10%
Japan: no more than 10%
USA/Australia: no more than 15%
Usage rate: 1-10% (please see Mixing ratio between chemical sunscreens other types and SPF/PA values )
nature: Clear, light yellow liquid
Mixing: mix in oil
INCI: Homosalate
- Room (25-40C)
- 60 Months from manufacturing or testing date.
- 0.10% - 10.00%
- 0.00%
- Add into oil phase. Heat tolerant.
- Avoid heat above 80C
- 0.00 - 0.00
- Soluble in Oil, Soluble in glycols, Soluble in Ethanol, Soluble/Miscible in silicone
- Cream, Lotion, Clear Gel, Foundation, Sun Screen
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| Test Name | Specification |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Clear colorless to slightly yellowish liquid, free of foreign matter |
| Odor | Faintly characteristic odor |
| Identification | Infrared Absorption <197F> |
| Specific Gravity @25°C | 1.049-1.053 |
| Refractive Index @20°C | 1.516-1.519 |
| Acid Value (mg KOH/g) | 1 max |
| UV-Vis Spectrum (c=0.05 g/L in ethanol); E(1%,1cm) at 305±1 | 170 min |
| Assay (GC) | 90.0-110.0% |
| Purity (GC) | 98% min |
| Impurities (GC) – 3,3,5-Trimethylcyclohexanol | 0.15% max |
| Impurities (GC) – Methyl salicylate | 0.10% max |
| Impurities (GC) – Individual impurities | 0.5% max |
| Impurities (GC) – Total impurities | 2.0% max |
| Residual Solvents | Conform |
Recommend Lab-Service
| scienceLab Service | Price |
|---|---|
open_in_newSPF UVA, UVB measurement service (Boots Star/PA eq.)Measurement of SPF/PA value on a finished product | ฿ 1,800.00 |