INCI:Oxybenzone
BP-3 (UV-9)
Molecular Formula : C14H12O3
Molecular Mass : 228.24
CAS No.: 131-57-7
EINECS NO. 205-031-5
Structure :
Characters:White to light yellow crystaline powder
Odor:Roses smell
Purity : 99.0%
Functions:
2-Hydroxy-4-methoxybenzophenone (BP-3) is a new type of light stabiliser, it can absorb 290-400nm of
ultraviolet light, almost does not absorb visible light, the general dosage of 0.1-1.5%, good light and
heat stability, does not decompose at 200°C; widely used in the plastics, paints, coatings and cosmetic
industries.
UV absorber UV-9 in the ultraviolet A and B bands can widely absorb radiation lines of light-coloured
crystalline solid, oil-soluble, used in high SPF value formulations. Diphenylketone-3 powder UV-B
segment as an auxiliary absorber and UVA-absorbing sunscreens, providing additional UV protection
and enhancing SPF activity. It can be used in various skin care and hair care products.
UV absorber UV-9 can absorb UV-A and UV-B at the same time, is the U.S. FDA-approved
Class I sunscreen agent, the United States and Europe are more frequently used, UV-9 is widely
used in sunscreen creams, creams, honey, emulsions, oils, and other sunscreen cosmetics,
but also as a photo-sensitive and discolouration of the product's anti-colouring agent,
in addition to the UV-9 and many plastics and resins with good compatibility, usually used
for PVC and unsaturated polyester and many other fields.