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Ethylhexyl salicylate (Sarasorb EHS)

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1. STRUCTURE
Ethylhexyl salicylate (Sarasorb EHS)
2. PRODUCT NAME & DETAILS
Product Name Ethylhexyl salicylate (Sarasorb EHS)
Product Code 011609
CAS No 118-60-5
HS Code 2916.39.90
Molecular Formula C15H22O3
Molecular Wt. 250.33
3. REGULATORY INFORMATION
Chemical nameCommon names and synonymsCAS numberEC number
Ethylhexyl salicylate
2-Ethylhexyl 2-hydroxybenzoate
118-60-5
204-263-4
European Inventory of Existing Commercial Chemical Substances (EINECS)
Listed
EC Inventory
Listed
United States Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Inventory
Listed
China Catalog of Hazardous chemicals 2015
Not Listed
Chinese Chemical Inventory of Existing Chemical Substances (China IECSC)
Listed
Korea Existing Chemicals List (KECL)
Not listed
Canadian Domestic Substance List (DSL)
Listed
Canadian Non-Domestic Substance List (NDSL)
Not Listed
Japanese Existing and New Chemical Substances Inventory (ENCS)
Listed


4. SPECIFICATION
Physical Appearance
Colorless to light yellowish oily liquid
Identification (HPLC)
Identical
Purity
NLT 98%
Boiling Point
189 - 190 °C / 21 mmHg (Lit.)
Density
1.014 g/mL at 25 °C (Lit.)
5. APPLICATIONOctyl salicylate, is an organic compound used as an ingredient in sun screens
and cosmetics to absorb UVB (ultraviolet) rays from the sun.
6. HAZARD CLASSIFICATION
Hazardous substance (UN 3082).
7. STORAGE CONDITION
Store at ambient temperature in dry place away from direct sun light.
8. PACKING DETAILS

200 kg HDPE Drum.

9. SHELF LIFE
3 years.
Disclaimer
Typical properties should not be considered as specification.
Product covered by valid patents are not offered or supplied for commercial use. The Patent position should be verified by the customer.
Products will not be supplied to countries where they could be in conflict with existing patents.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. What is Sarasorb EHS and what is it used for?

 A1. Sarasorb EHS is an organic UVB filter (also called octyl salicylate; colorless to light yellowish oily liquid, HPLC purity not less than 98%, density 1.014 g/mL at 25 °C) used in sunscreens and cosmetics to absorb UVB rays.


Q2. What are the key specifications of Sarasorb EHS?

 A2. Also called octyl salicylate; colorless to light yellowish oily liquid, HPLC purity not less than 98%, density 1.014 g/ml at 25 °c. CAS 118-60-5, molecular formula C15H22O3.


Q3. How is Sarasorb EHS packed and how long is its shelf life?

 A3. It is supplied in 200 kg HDPE drums. Shelf life is 3 years when stored at ambient temperature in a dry place away from direct sunlight.


Q4. On which chemical inventories is Sarasorb EHS listed?

 A4. According to this page it is listed on EINECS, EC Inventory, US TSCA, China IECSC, Canada DSL and Japan ENCS. Please verify the status for your own market before use.


Q5. Does Sarex manufacture and supply Sarasorb EHS in bulk?

 A5. Sarex Fine Chemicals manufactures Sarasorb EHS (CAS 118-60-5) in India and exports to customers in more than 40 countries. Use Inquire Now or Request a Sample for bulk quantities and quotes.