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Sunscreen Cream SPF 50

A broad spectrum sunscreen cream. This formula is suitable for beachwear or any outdoor activity and provides superior broad-spectrum protection against both the burning and aging rays of the sun. SolaStay® S1, an extremely rapid singlet state quenching photostabilizer, and triple state quenching Polycrylene® help keep the formulation from losing effectiveness during sun exposure. In vitro analysis suggests SPF ~55, PFA (PPD) ~21 performance with critical wavelength 380 nm.

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PhaseINCI Name [INN/USAN] (Other Information)Trade Name% WtFunction
AEthylhexyl Salicylate [Octisalate] 5.00UV Filter / Sunscreen Agent
Homosalate [Homosalate] 10.00UV Filter / Sunscreen Agent
Polyester-8POLYCRYLENE®*4.00Photostabilizer
Ethylhexyl MethoxycryleneSolaStay® S1*2.00Photostabilizer
Butyloctyl SalicylateHALLBRITE® BHB*5.00Emollient / Sunscreen Solvent
BButyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane [Avobenzone] 3.00UV Filter / Sunscreen Agent
CVP/Eicosene Copolymer 3.00Film Former
Glyceryl StearateHALLSTAR® GMS PURE1.30Emulsifier
PEG-100 StearateHALLSTAR® PEG 4400 MS1.65Co-emulsifier
Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate 1.55Emulsifier
DStyrene/Acrylates Copolymer (hollow spherical, 325 nm) 4.00SPF Booster
EWater (Aqua) (deionized) up to 100Volatile Carrier
Disodium EDTA 0.05Chelating Agent
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer 0.15Thickener (Aqueous)
FPotassium Hydroxide 0.76pH Adjuster
GGlycerin 3.00Humectant
Preservative a.n.Preservative

PREPARATIVE PROCEDURE

1To a secondary vessel add phase A, start mixing, heat to 50°C and then add phase B.
2Heat phase AB to 80°C, then add phase C ingredients with mixing, then add phase D and mix until phase D is fully dispersed.
3To the main vessel add the Water of phase E, start mixing, add the remaining phase ingredient in order, and then heat this phase to 80°C.
4When both phases ABCD and E are homogeneous and at their designated temperatures, slowly add phase ABCD to phase E with mixing.
5Homogenize batch intensively for 3 minutes, resume sweep mixing, start cooling and when batch is at 55°C add phase F.
6When batch is uniform add phase G premix and mix well.
7When the batch is uniform add deionized water to correct for evaporative losses and continue mixing until smooth.

PRODUCT CHARACTERISTICS (25°C)

AppearanceOff-white Thick Lotion
Viscosity (Brk, RVDV-II, T-D, 20 rpm, after 24 h at room temperature; mPa·s)6500 - 11500
pH6.5 - 7.5

*Patented and Patent Pending

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