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Oil-in-Water SPF 50 (US) Sunscreen Lotion

This oil-in-water sunscreen lotion formulation is designed around Hallstar’s HallBrite® EZ-FLO ZDX Plus non-nano zinc oxide dispersion and organic UVB filters, to provide broad spectrum SPF 50 performance for the US market (SPF 30 in many other regions). In vitro analysis indicates SPF ~ 52, PFA (PPD) ~11 performance with critical wavelength 378 nm.

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PhaseINCI Name [INN/USAN] (Other Information)Trade Name% WtFunction
AEthylhexyl Methoxycinnamate [Octinoxate] 7.50UV Filter / Sunscreen Agent
Ethylhexyl Salicylate [Octisalate] 5.00UV Filter / Sunscreen Agent
Zinc Oxide [Zinc Oxide] (58%), Butyloctyl Salicylate, Ethylhexyl Methoxycrylene, Triceteareth-4 Phosphate, TriethoxycaprylylsilaneHALLBRITE® EZ-FLO ZDX PLUS20.00UV Filter/Sunscreen Agent / Carrier System
BVP/Eicosene Copolymer 2.00Film Former
Glyceryl StearateHALLSTAR® GMS PURE2.50Emulsifier
PEG-100 StearateHALLSTAR® PEG 4400 MS3.00Co-emulsifier
CWater (Aqua) (deionized) up to 100Volatile Carrier
Glycerin 3.00Humectant
CDisodium EDTA 0.05Chelating Agent
Xanthan Gum (pharma grade) 0.25Thickener (Aqueous)
EStyrene/Acrylates Copolymer (hollow spherical, 325 nm) 3.00SPF Booster
FPreservative a.n.Preservative
Cylcopentasiloxane, Cyclohexasiloxane 3.00Emollient
Silica (spherical, 12 µm) 2.00Deoiling Agent

PREPARATIVE PROCEDURE

1To a secondary vessel add phase A and start mixing, heat to 80°C, and then add phase B.
2To the main vessel add phase C, start mixing and add phase D items in order.
3When solids of phase D are fully incorporated, heat phase CD to 75°C.
4When both phases are homogeneous and at their designated temperatures, slowly add phase AB to phase CD with prop mixing.
5Add phase E with mixing and after 5 minutes start cooling batch, When batch is below 50°C add phase F items one by one with mixing.
6Continue mixing until batch is at room temperature, replacing any water lost to evaporation and mixing until smooth.

PRODUCT CHARACTERISTICS (25°C)

Appearance (25°C)Off-white lotion
Viscosity (Brk, DVII, T-D, 20 rpm, after 24 h at room temperature; mPa∙s)6000 - 9000
pH (as is)6.5 - 7.5

*Patented and Patent Pending

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