Product Overview
Octisalate (Ethylhexyl Salicylate, CAS 118-60-5) is a classic oil-soluble UVB filter (280-320nm) widely used in sunscreens, daily care and color cosmetics. As a salicylate ester with excellent skin feel, it acts as both a UVB absorber and a solubilizer for other solid sunscreen actives, helping stabilize the overall filter system.
CAS number: 118-60-5 · INCI: Octisalate (Ethylhexyl Salicylate) | CAS 118-60-5
Key Benefits
- Key Benefits for Formulation</h2>
- <li>Reliable UVB filter for sunburn & erythema protection</li>
- <li>Acts as solvent/solubilizer for solid UV filters (e.g. avobenzone, bemotrizinol)</li>
- <li>Improves spreadability and reduces greasiness of sunscreen systems</li>
- <li>High photostability, compatible with avobenzone systems</li>
- <li>Approved in most global sunscreen regulations (FDA, EU, China, ASEAN)</li>
- <li>Excellent skin feel — light, non-sticky</li>
Main Applications
- Main Applications</h2>
- <p>Sunscreens (lotion, spray, stick), daily anti-UV creams, BB/CC creams, foundations, lip balms and after-sun products.</p>
Recommended Use Levels
Use levels depend on the finished-product category and the target claim. Contact our technical team for grade-specific guidance and samples.
EU & Regulatory Notes
Cosmetic ingredients supplied for EU markets must be used in compliance with Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 on cosmetic products. Always verify the current Annex status and concentration limits for your finished product and market before launch; Aogubio provides full documentation (COA, SDS, technical data) to support your registration and safety assessment.
Why Buy Bulk Octisalate (Ethylhexyl Salicylate) | CAS 118-60-5 from Aogubio?
- GMP-certified manufacturing: consistent quality from raw material to finished ingredient
- Complete documentation: COA, SDS and heavy metal test reports with every batch
- Flexible supply: samples to full container loads, MOQ from 1 kg
- Export experience: reliable shipping to EU, North America and Asia
FAQ
What is octisalate CAS?
118-60-5.
Q: Is it oil or water soluble?
Oil soluble; dissolves in the oil phase of emulsions.
Q: What UV range does it cover?
UVB 280-320nm, peak absorption ~305nm.
Q: Ca
What UV range does it cover?
UVB 280-320nm, peak absorption ~305nm.
Q: Can it stabilize avobenzone?
Yes, it is commonly used as a solvent for avobenzone to improve photostability.
Q: Do you provide COA?
Yes,
What is the MOQ?
25kg/drum; samples available.
View the Octisalate (Ethylhexyl Salicylate) | CAS 118-60-5 product page for specifications and to request samples.
Aogubio Co., Ltd (Imaherb) is a GMP-certified manufacturer of bulk ingredients. Every batch ships with COA, MSDS and heavy metal test reports.