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BENZOPHENONE 3[OXYBENZONE] USP

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Item Number:
830029
CAS Number:
131-57-7
Formula:
C14H12O3
UPI Tradename:
Uniphenone-3U

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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
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