Chemical Properties
Liquid.
Uses
homosalate is a chemical uVB absorber included in the FDA’s Category I Sunscreen Chemical list. Its approved usage level is 4 to 15 percent by the FDA and 10 percent by the european union’s Cosmetic Directive.
Uses
UV screen, analgesic
Uses
Homosalate used as a UV filter in various personal skin care formulations and cosmetics.
Definition
A homolog of menthyl salicylate.
brand name
Eusolex (Rona
Laboratories, Great Britain); Heliophan (Greeff).
General Description
Viscous or light yellow to slightly tan liquid or oil.
Air & Water Reactions
Homosalate will hydrolyze under basic conditions. . Insoluble in water.
Reactivity Profile
An ester and a phenol. Esters react with acids to liberate heat along with alcohols and acids. Strong oxidizing acids may cause a vigorous reaction that is sufficiently exothermic to ignite the reaction products. Heat is also generated by the interaction of esters with caustic solutions. Flammable hydrogen is generated by mixing esters with alkali metals and hydrides.
Fire Hazard
Homosalate is probably combustible.
Flammability and Explosibility
Non flammable
