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Spectrasolv® DMDA

INCI Name: Dimethyl Capramide
Product Code: 4420
CAS #: 14433-76-2
EINECS: 238-405-1
Patents: 6,485,713, 6,537,529 and 6,770,270
Brand: Spectrasolv®

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Spectrasolv® DMDA is a multifunctional synthetically produced amide of Dimethylamine and Capric (n-Decanoic) Acid. Spectrasolv® DMDA has vastly superior solvency for sunscreen actives compared to traditional esters such as C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate and Isopropyl Palmitate, and is much more polar. According to research findings in our laboratories, the increased polarity may have a beneficial impact on the performance of many broad-spectrum sunscreen products.

Spectrasolv® DMDA also improves the freeze-thaw stability of emulsions. Its secondary amine and total nitrosamine contents conform to requirements presented in Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 30 November 2009 on cosmetic products.  Recommended use level: 0.5-2.0%.

Features & Benefits:

  • SPF Enhancement
  • Sunscreen Solvent
Appearance Clear light yellow liquid
Odor Typical, mild
Color (Gardner) 1
Acid Value (mg KOH/g) 2
Specific Gravity (25°C/25°C) 0.878
Refractive Index (25°C) 1.452
Dielectric Constant (25°C) 14.3
Viscosity (cP, 25°C) 5
Freezing Point (°C) -9
Insoluble In
  • Glycerin
  • Water
Soluble In
  • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
  • Cyclomethicone
  • Isopropyl Myristate
  • Mineral Oil
  • Octinoxate
  • Propylene Glycol
Solvency Of
  • 4-Methylbenzylidene Camphor (Enzacamene) 10%
  • Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane (Avobenzone) 40%
  • Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenol Triazine (Bemotrizinol) 39%
  • 4-Methylbenzylidene Camphor (Enzacamene) 10%
  • Ethylhexyl Triazone 40%
  • Benzophenone-3 (Oxybenzone) 38%
Toxicology Profile
  • Acute Dermal Toxicity: LD50 > 400 mg/kg (female) , LD50 >2000 mg/kg (male)
  • Acute Inhalation Toxicity: LC50 > 3.55 mg/L
  • Acute Oral Toxicity: LD50 =1.77g/kg
  • Clastogenicity: Not a clastogen
  • Mutagenicity: Not a mutagen
  • Ocular / Eye Irritation: Severe eye irritation: corrosive (neat)
  • Ocular Irritation Potential (HET-CAM) Test: Practically nonirritating at 5% in corn oil
  • Sensitization: Not a sensitizer
  • Skin Irritation: Moderate to severe skin erythema (48 hrs: neat)
  • Teratogenicity: Not a teratogen
Packaging
  • Drum - 390lbs
  • Pail - 38lbs

Regional Approvals:

  • Australia
  • Canada
  • China
  • EU
  • Japan
  • Korea
  • New Zealand
  • Taiwan
  • US

Applications:

  • Acid neutralizer
  • Daily Wear Sun Care
  • Acid neutralizer
  • Acid neutralizer

Formulas:

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