iSun™ OMCX
- CAS Number
- 5466-77-3
- EC Number
- 226-775-7
- INCI Name
- Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
- Chemical Family
- Esters
iSun OMCX is an organic compound that is an ingredient in some sunscreens and lip balms. It is an ester formed from methoxycinnamic acid and (RS)-2-ethylhexanol. It is a clear liquid that is insoluble in water.
Properties
- Physical Form
- Liquid
Product families
Applications
- Color Cosmetics
- Hair Care
- Skin Care
- Sun Care
- Treatment Products
Product Families
- Skin Actives
- Sunscreen Agents
Other characteristics
- Brand
- iSun
- Functions
- Protective Agent, UV Absorber, UV Filter
- Benefit Claims
- Sun Protection, UV Protection
- Sun Protection
- UV Protection
- Labeling Claims
Credo Clean Standard, Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty; Credo Clean Standard; Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty
- Markets
- Personal Care
- Appearance
- Oily liquid
- Shelf LIfe
- 2 year
- Insoluble In
- Water
- Technology
- Cosmetic Ingredients
- Key Attributes
Useful in sunscreen and other cosmetics to Absorb UV-B rays from sun, protecting the Skin from damage. It is compatible with most of the cosmetics ingredients.; iSun OMCX is a UV-B filter that absorbs the dangerous UV light between 280-320nm to protect skin from sunburn and cancer.; With iSun OMCX an approximately SPF value of 1.5 can be expected for 1% of this filter. It is used as UV-B absorber in Sunscreen Lotion and other Cosmetics formulations.
- Application Format
- Balm
- Lotions
- Spray
- Stick
- Storage and Handling
24 months if store away from incompatible substances. Incompatibility: Oxidizers (Strong). Fire and explosion hazard; protect from light.
- Packaging Information
35kg Carbouy or 235 / 200 kg HDPE Drum or As per customer requirement.
- Sun Care Applications
- Sunscreen Lotion
- Cosmetics
- Lip Balm
- Recommended Usage Guidelines
- Recommended Usage levels according to local regulations:
- US
- Up to 7.5%
- Canada
- Up to 8.5%
- Europe
- Up to 10%
- Japan
- Up to 20%
- Australia
- Up to 10%
- China
- Up to 10%
- Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
- Protective Agent
- UV Absorber
- UV Filter
