INCI NAME:

Benzophenone-4

APPLICATION:

Water soluble sunscreen with UV-B absorbance in O/W emulsions and water based products. Use level: Europe 5% max; USA 5-10%, Japan no limit of use

DESCRIPTION:

FINSUN B4 is a safe and effective water-soluble sunscreen with broad spectrum absorbance. FINSUN B4 is particularly suitable for O/W sunscreen creams, sunscreening gels and for those products where a water soluble UV-absorber is requested. FINSUN B4 can also be used as light stabilizer for water based products such as styling gels, shower gels, bath foams and shampoos. It is frequently used in combination with oil-soluble UV-filters in order to boost sunscreening properties especially in O/W emulsions. FINSUN B4 is supplied in pale yellow powder which soluble in water and alcohol. It can be added into aqueous phase in cold or warm formulation.