Salicylic acid, 2-ethylhexyl ester
Synonyms
2-Ethylhexyl 2-hydroxybenzoate;
2-Ethylhexyl salicylate;
Benzoic acid, 2-hydroxy-, 2-ethylhexyl ester;
Ethylhexyl salicylate;
Category
Non-ionic surfactant
> Phenol
>> Ester-group Phenol
Chemical Numbering System
CASRN: 118-60-5
EINECS: 204-263-4
Molecular Formula & Molecular Weight
Molecular Formula: C15H22O3
Molecular Weight: 250.33
Structure
Properties
Appearance (1), liquid.
Solubility slightly soluble in water. Soluble in ethyl ether.
Stability stable. Under strong acid or strong alkali condition, easily hydrolyzed.
Risk Liquid form: flammable material; irritation, irritation to skin, eye, respiratory system. Harmful products of combustion are CO, CO2 and so on. Contact with strong oxidants, can cause to burn.
GHS (Rev.10) label:
Animal Toxicity
Table 1 Animal toxicity values
mouse intraperitoneal LD50 |
200mg/kg[1] |
Ecology may be hazardous to environment. Water body should be given special attention.
Biodegradability biodegradable.
Characteristics excellent UV absorbing, emulsifying, dispersing abilities. UVB band.
Synthesis
Quality Standards & Test Methods
1, Physical and chemical indexes
Item |
Physical and chemical indexes |
Liquid |
|
Actives, %, ≥ |
95.0 |
Test Methods
(1), Actives
GB/T 13173 Surface active agents - Detergents - Testing methods
2, Hazardous substances indexes
Item |
Hazardous substances indexes |
Liquid |
|
Heavy metals (as Pb), mg/Kg, ≤ |
20 |
As, mg/Kg, ≤ |
3 |
Test Methods
(1), Heavy metals (as Pb)
Safety and Technical Standards for Cosmetics (2015 Edition)
GB/T 30799 The test method of food detergents - Determination of heavy metals
(2), As
Safety and Technical Standards for Cosmetics (2015 Edition)
GB/T 30797 The test method of food detergents - Determination of total arsenic
3, Further explanation
(a), On physical and chemical indexes: firstly, shall be indicated carbon atom distribution; secondly, shall be indicated average molecular weight.
(b), Used in cosmetics, should be test for harmful substances or furtherly test for microorganisms, according to local regulations and standards.
Major Uses
1, Typical applications
Use as UV absorbing agent.
2, Personal care products
UV absorbing agent, UV filter in personal care products.
Further information:
(1), In accordance with Safety and Technical Standards for Cosmetics (2015 Edition) of China, be included in the allowed UV filters.
Maximum concentration is 5%.
(2), In accordance with EU regulations (EC) No 1223/2009, directive 98/62/EC, be included in Annex VI/20.
Maximum concentration is 5%.
Manufacturers
References
[1]: ChemIDplus. 118-60-5, Salicylic acid, 2-ethylhexyl ester
Update: 20140929(1); 20190908(2)