BENZOPHENONE 3[OXYBENZONE] USP

Appearance

Pale greenish yellow crystalline powder

Function

Oxybenzone is used in plastics as an ultraviolet light absorber and stabilizer. It is used, along with other benzophenones, in sunscreens, hair sprays, and cosmetics because they help prevent potential damage from sunlight exposure. It is also found, in concentrations up to 1%, in nail polishes.

Synonyms

Benzophenone 3[Oxybenzone] USP; ( 2-Hydroxy-4-methoxyphenyl)phenyl-,; 2-Hydroxy-4-methoxyphenyl)phenylmethanone; 2-Hydroxy-4-methoxybenzophenone; 4-methoxy-2-hydroxybenzophenone

Storage

Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature.

Packages

100 Gram HDPE WM Bottle
250 Gram HDPE WM Bottle
1 lb. Bulk

Industry

Cosmetics

Product Class

Absorption bases
stabilizer
uv absorbers & sunscreens

Other

Origin: Synthetic
Shelf life: 3 years from mfg. date in un-opened original container
Freight Classification: NMFC 43940 S 2 CL 85
Kosher Status: Not Kosher
Flash Point: 140.5 øC
Melting Point: 62-65 ø C
API: NO
Allergen: NO
Hazmat: YES
Molecular Weight: 261.13 g/mol