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Sunscreen Lotion SPF 30

This sunscreen lotion formulation was designed to provide broad spectrum (SPF/PFA <3) label SPF 30 performance. SolaStay® S1 provides very rapid and efficient excited state quenching of Avobenzone, protecting it from photodegradation and so improve sunscreen performance. HallBrite® BHB aids UV filter solubility and enhances product feel. This formulation was subjected to in vitro analysis and delivered SPF ~ 38, PFA (PPD) ~ 12 performance with critical wavelength 377 nm

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PhaseINCI Name [INN/USAN] (Other Information)Trade Name% WtFunction
AEthylhexyl MethoxycryleneSolaStay® S1*4.00Photostabilizer
Butyloctyl SalicylateHALLBRITE® BHB*5.00Emollient / Sunscreen Solvent
Ethylhexyl Salicylate [Octisalate] 5.00UV Filter / Sunscreen Agent
Homosalate [Homosalate] 5.00UV Filter / Sunscreen Agent
BButyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane [Avobenzone] 3.50UV Filter / Sunscreen Agent
CCetearyl AlcoholHALLSTAR® TA-1618 CETEARYL ALCOHOL1.00Thickener (Aqueous)
VP/Eicosene Copolymer 1.00Film Former
polysorbate 60; POE (20) sorbitan monostearate 1.60Emulsifier
Glyceryl StearateHALLSTAR® GMS PURE1.95Emulsifier
PEG-100 StearateHALLSTAR® PEG 4400 MS1.30Co-emulsifier
DWater (Aqua) (deionized) up to 100Volatile Carrier
Disodium EDTA 0.05Chelating Agent
Xanthan Gum (pharma grade) 0.20Thickener (Aqueous)
EPreservative a.n.Preservative
Butylene Glycol 3.00Humectant
FWater (Aqua) (deionized)  20.00Volatile Carrier
Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid [Ensulizole] 4.00UV Filter / Sunscreen Agent
Sodium Hydroxide (20% aqueous) 2.80pH Adjuster
GCyclopentasiloxane 4.00Feel Modification / Enhancement
Silica (spherical, 12 µm) 2.00Feel Modification / Enhancement
Acrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer, Isohexadecane, Polysorbate 80  2.00Thickener (Aqueous)

PREPARATIVE PROCEDURE

1In a secondary Vessel, combine Phase A and mix well. Disolve Phase B with mixing, and heat AB to 80C
2Add phase C with mixing until homogenous
3In the mian vessel, add water of phase D, and dissolve EDTA. When EDTA dissolve, add Xanthan gum and mix until fully incorporated
4Heat main vessel to 80C. Add premix of phase E
5When Oil phase (ABC) and water phase (DE) are both homogeneous and at designated temperatures, slowly add ABC into DE with prop mixing
6Homogenize for 3 mins. Resume prop mixing, and start cool down with mixing.
7Add premixed phase F into ABCDE (pH 7.5-8.0)
8When batch is >50C, add phase G individualy with mixing
9When the batch is uniform, add deionized water to correct for evaporative losses. Continue mixing with smooth.

PRODUCT CHARACTERISTICS (25°C)

Appearance Off White Lotion
Viscosity (Brk, RVDV-II, Sp 4, 20 rpm, after 24 h at room temperature; mPa·s) 4500 - 7500
pH 6.5 - 7.5

*Patented and Patent Pending

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