iSun™ OS
- CAS Number
- 118-60-5
- EC Number
- 204-263-4
- INCI Name
- Ethylhexyl Salicylate
- Chemical Family
- Esters
iSun OS is an organic compound used as an ingredient in sunscreens and cosmetics to absorb UVB (ultraviolet) rays from the sun. It is an ester formed by the condensation of a salicylic acid with 2-ethylhexanol. It is a colorless oily liquid with a slight floral odor.
Properties
- Physical Form
- Liquid
Product families
Applications
- Bath & Shower
- Hair Care
- Oral Care
- Skin Care
- Sun Care
Product Families
- Skin Actives
- Sunscreen Agents
- Other Functional Additives
Other characteristics
- Brand
- iSun
- Synonyms
2-ethylhexyl salicylate, Octisalate, Octyl Salicylate
- Functions
Cleansing Agent, Moisturizing Agent, Protective Agent, UV Absorber
- Benefit Claims
Cleansing, Emolliency, Moisturizing, UV Protection, Water Repellency; Cleansing; Emolliency; Moisturizing; UV Protection; Water Repellency
- Labeling Claims
Clean at Sephora, Credo Clean Standard, Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty; Clean at Sephora; Credo Clean Standard; Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty
- Odor
- Light characteristic
- Markets
- Personal Care
- Shelf LIfe
- 2 years
- Technology
- Cosmetic Ingredients
- Key Attributes
iSun OS is an organic compound used as an ingredient in sunscreens and cosmetics to absorb UVB (ultraviolet) rays from the sun. It is an ester formed by the condensation of a salicylic acid with 2-ethylhexanol. It is a colorless oily liquid with a slight floral odor.. The salicylate portion of the molecule absorbs ultraviolet light, protecting skin from the harmful effects of exposure to sunlight. The Ethyl Hexanol portion is a fatty alcohol, adding emollient and oil-like (water resistant) properties.
- Application Format
- Creams
- Leave On
- Lotions
- Rinse Off
- Applications
As Salicylic Acid and its salts and esters have many functions, these ingredients may be used in many types of cosmetics and personal care products including moisturizers, skin cleansing products, shampoos, as well as skin care, hair care, suntan and sunscreen products, as well as in mouthwashes and dentifrices.
- Storage and Handling
24 months if stored at 15 – 40°C in unopened original packaging. Avoid Freezing. Protect from direct light. Reclosed immediately after use.
- Packaging Information
- 200 Kg HDPE drum or 1000 Kg IBC
- Sun Care Applications
- After Sun Products
- Hair Care
- Shampoos & Rinses
- Oral Care Applications
- Mouthwash
- Skin Care Applications
- Moisturizers
- Bath & Shower Applications
- Body Wash
- Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
- Cleansing Agent
- Moisturizing Agent
- Protective Agent
- UV Absorber
