Chemical Name: 2-Ethylhexyl salicylate
CAS No.: 118-60-5
MF: C15H22O3
MW: 250.33
Molecular structure:
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Sinosorb® EHS (2-Ethylhexyl salicylate, CAS 118-60-5) is a monofunctional aromatic ester UVB absorber. It offers high absorption efficiency in the UVB range (280–320 nm) and is widely used as a photostabilizer and sunscreen ingredient in personal care products. Its excellent oil solubility and compatibility make it suitable for a variety of sun care, skincare, and color cosmetic formulations.
Item | Specification | |
Appearance | Colorless to pale yellow liquid | |
Assay | 95.0~105.0% | |
UV Specific Extinction: (E 1%, 1 cm at 305 nm in ethanol) | 168~182 | |
Specific Gravity (25°C) | 1.009~1.507 | |
Refractive Index (20°C) | 1.497~1.507 | |
Heavy Metals | Mercury | ≤1 ppm |
Lead | ≤10 ppm | |
Arsenic | ≤1 ppm | |
Cadmium | ≤5 ppm | |
Sunscreens and sun sprays
Personal care products (creams, lotions, oils)
Perfumes and soaps – as photostabilizer and fragrance protectant
Color cosmetics requiring UV protection
200kgs/drum.
Being kept in dry, clean warehouse with well ventilation.
Avoid exposing to light and heating.
Protecting the product from leakage, rain and insolation during transportation.
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