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36 months in the original, closed container, protected from sunlight, dry, at 5 – 25°C.
Chemical name: 2-Ethylhexyl salicylate
Commodity Name: Octisalate; Octyl Salicylate;
INCI name: Ethylhexyl Salicylate
CAS NO.: 118-60-5
EINECS No.: 204-263-4
Molecular formula: C15 H22O3
Structural Formula:

Specification:
| Appearance | Clear, colourless to light yellowliquid |
| Odor | Slight floral |
| %Assay(Current USP) | 95.0-105.0% |
| %Assay(GC) | 99%min |
| Specific Gravity | 1.011-1.016 |
| Refractive Index n 20/D | 1.500-1.503 |
| infrared Absorption | Complies to USP |
| UV absorbance E 1%/1cmin Methanolλ max. 305 nm | 165 – 185 |
| Acidity 0.1N NaOH/ml | ≤0.2ml |
Shelf life and storage conditions:
36 months in the original, closed container, protected from sunlight, dry, at 5 – 25°C.
Application:
UV-B absorber ( sunscreen agent) to protect skin.
It is oil soluble and can therefore be used in water-resistant sunscreens.
Packing:
25kg/200kgs per plastic drum.
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