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HallBrite® BHB

INCI Name: Butyloctyl Salicylate
Product Code: 2231
CAS #: 190085-41-7
ELINCS: 431-090-3
Patents: 5,783,173, 5,788,954, 5,849,273, 6,350,894
Brand: HallBrite®

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HallBrite® BHB (INCI: Butyloctyl Salicylate) is a novel, patented multifunctional ingredient and dispersing agent ideal for sun care, skin care, and color cosmetics. It is effective as a sunscreen actives solvent, inorganic pigment wetter, emollient, moisturizer, and carrier. A low viscosity liquid of high polarity with elegant slip and feel, it is useful as a solvent and emollient in topical preparations for skin and hair. HallBrite® BHB significantly increases the in vivo SPF performance of sun protection products through the reduction of electron transfer and photoprotection mechanisms.

HallBrite® BHB combines lower potential irritation compared to similar materials, excellent spreadability, added substantivity in the presence of water, and a pleasant, moisturizing skin feel. It is compatible with most lipophilic cosmetic additives, and solubilizes many commonly used active ingredients including oxybenzone and avobenzone.

Its low freeze point (< -25°C) gives HallBrite® BHB the ability to maintain these actives in solution at low temperature. It is an excellent carrier for micronized titanium dioxide, zinc oxide and cosmetic colorants (inorganic pigments).

Recommended use levels range from 2% to 10%.

  • The lower end of the range is best for solvent polarity optimization in sunscreens, while the upper end is best for make-up formulations that require exceptional pigment wetting.
  • Sun care products typically contain 5% or less of this ingredient in order to be globally compliant.
  • Note that, at 5% use in a sun care formulation, HallBrite® BHB is responsible for no more than 2 SPF units.

 

Features & Benefits:

  • Emollient
  • Moisturizing Agent
  • Pigment Binding Agent
  • Pigment Wetter & Dispersant
  • Sunscreen Solvent
Appearance Clear colorless to pale hued liquid
Odor Faint, characteristic
Color (APHA = PtCo) 20
Freezing Point (°C) < -25
Saponification Value (mg KOH/g) 181
Specific Gravity (25°C/25°C) 0.974
Acid Value (mg KOH/g) 0.3
Refractive Index (25°C) 1.492
Dielectric Constant (25°C) 5.35
Viscosity (cP, 25°C) 16
Insoluble In
  • Glycerin
  • Water
Soluble In
  • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
  • Cyclomethicone and Dimethicone
  • Isopropyl Alcohol
  • Isopropyl Myristate
  • Mineral Oil
  • Octyl Methoxycinnamate
Solvency Of
  • 4-Methylbenzylidene Camphor (Enzacamene) 10%
  • Ethylhexyl Triazone <1.8%
  • Benzophenone-3 (Oxybenzone) 16%
Toxicology Profile
  • 28-Day Oral Toxicity: No functional, microscopic or macroscopic pathology at any dose. NOEC = 150mg/kg/day
  • Acute Dermal Toxicity: Non-toxic. LD50 > 2 g/kg
  • Acute Oral Toxicity: Non-toxic. LD50 > 5 g/kg
  • Ames Test: No evidence of mutagenic activity.
  • Chromosome Abberation Test: No evidence of clastogenic activity.
  • Guinea Pig Maximization Test: No dermal response indicative of sensitization at 100% challenge.
  • Primary Eye Irritation: Not a primary eye irritant.
  • Primary Skin Irritation: Not a primary skin irritant. Potential for moderate irritation when applied at 100% under occlusive wrap conditions. PII - 2.12.
Packaging
  • Drum - 435lbs
  • Pail - 40lbs

Regional Approvals:

  • Canada
  • China
  • EU
  • US

Applications:

  • Daily Wear Sun Care
  • Makeup

Formulas:

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Name Regional Acceptance  Formula Number
"No O" Broad Spectrum SPF 30 Sunscreen CreamASEAN, Australia, Canada, EU, Japan, Korea, MERCOSUR, New Zealand, Philippines, Taiwan, USJZ5-68
3-O-Free Olive Daily Wear Sunscreen Spray SPF 30Canada, EU, USJZ13-109
Absolute Sunscreen Spray SPF 100Canada, EU, USJZ11-300
Absolute Sunscreen Spray SPF 50Canada, EU, USJZ12-24
Absolute Sunscreen Spray SPF 70Canada, EU, USJZ11-299B
Ante-aging Daily Wear SPF 30 Sunscreen SprayCanada, EU, USJZ13-51
Anti-Blue Light Daily Primer SPF 30Canada, EU, USJZ15-60
Anti-Sand Sunscreen Gel SPF 60 US, Canada, EU, Australia, Taiwan, Japan, Philippines, Korea, New Zealand, ASEAN, MERCOSURJZ12-20B
Argan-Hemp Sunscreen Milk SPF 30Canada, EU, USJZ13-35B
Beach Sunscreen Spray SPF 70Canada, EU, USJZ12-167B
Biphasic Sunscreen Spray SPF 30US, Canada, Australia, Taiwan, Japan, Philippines, Korea, New Zealand, ASEAN, MERCOSURJZ12-304
Broad Spectrum SPF 45 Sunscreen CreamCanada, EU, USJZ5-67
Broad Spectrum Sunscreen Gel SPF 50 PA++++Canada, EU, USJZ11-148B
Clear and Natural SPF 30 Sunscreen Stick with Argan and Hemp OilsCanada, EU, USJZ13-41
Clear SPF 30 PrimerCanada, EU, USJZ13-75
Enchanting MascaraGlobal122-18-08E
EUphoria Sunscreen SPF 50Canada, EU, USMD21-001-05Z
Euro Sunscreen Gel SPF 30ASEAN, Australia, EU, Japan, Korea, MERCOSUR, New Zealand, Philippines, TaiwanJZ13-206
Facial Moisturizer Cream SPF 50Canada, EU, USJZ14-49B
Frost Eyeshadow for Darker Skin Tones with HallBrite BHBUSJHP3-87-1
Full Benefits Moisturizer Lotion SPF 30GlobalJZ14-148
Global Anti-Sand Refreshing Sunscreen Gel SPF 50 GlobalJZ13-03
Invisaguard SPF 50ASEAN, Australia, EU, Japan, Korea, MERCOSUR, New Zealand, Philippines, TaiwanJZ15-175
Light and Non-Greasy Sunscreen Cream SPF 30 GlobalJZ11-138B
Luminous Blush Sunscreen MistASEAN, Australia, Canada, EU, Japan, Korea, MERCOSUR, New Zealand, Philippines, Taiwan, USJZ16-144
Matte Blush for Darker Skin Tones with HallBrite BHBUSJHP3-70-3
Matte Blush with HallBrite BHBUSJHP3-70-1
Matte Eyeshadow with HallBrite BHBUSJHP3-69-1
Mist Shield SPF 30ASEAN, Canada, China, EU, Japan, Korea, MERCOSUR, New Zealand, Philippines, Taiwan, USJZ16-138
Moisturizer Body Cream SPF 50ASEAN, Australia, Canada, EU, Japan, Korea, MERCOSUR, New Zealand, Philippines, Taiwan, USJZ16-64
Multifunction Facial Stick SPF 30ASEAN, Australia, Canada, EU, Japan, Korea, MERCOSUR, New Zealand, Philippines, Taiwan, USJZ14-39B
Non-NA Sunscreen Lotion SPF 30Canada, EU, USJZ13-273
Nourishing UV Lotion SPF 50+ PA++++ASEAN, China, EU, Japan, Korea, Philippines, TaiwanSZ-19037
Oil Protect You! SPF 30ASEAN, Australia, EU, Japan, Korea, MERCOSUR, New Zealand, Philippines, TaiwanJZ15-59
Photo Defense SPF 50ASEAN, Canada, EU, Japan, Korea, MERCOSUR, New Zealand, Philippines, Taiwan, USJZ15-186B
Pink Biphasic Spray SPF 30Canada, EU, USJZ14-45
Pressed Powder Foundation with HallBrite BHBUSJHP3-48-4
Radiant Hair Shield SPF 30ASEAN, Canada, China, EU, Japan, Korea, MERCOSUR, New Zealand, Philippines, Taiwan, USJZ16-137B
Rosy Spray SPF 30Canada, EU, USJZ15-61
Sheer Blush Sunscreen Stick SPF 30Canada, EU, USJZ14-54
Shine Shield Stick SPF 60ASEAN, Australia, EU, Japan, Korea, MERCOSUR, New Zealand, Philippines, TaiwanJZ16-149
Silken Sunscreen SPF 30Canada, EU, US100-17-07H
Sky High Protection CreamEU, Australia, Taiwan, Japan, Philippines, Korea, New Zealand, ASEAN, MERCOSURJZ15-173
SPF 50 Sunscreen StickCanada, EU, USJZ10-45C
Sport Sunscreen SPF 70Canada, EU, USJZ12-207B
Starry Night Dual EyeshadowGlobal138-20-01P
Sun Shield Stick SPF 60ASEAN, Australia, Canada, EU, Japan, Korea, MERCOSUR, New Zealand, Philippines, Taiwan, USJZ16-151
Sunlight Bluelight Protection SPF 30Canada, EU, USJZ13-280
Sunscreen Cream SPF 30Canada, EU, USJZ13-269
Sunscreen Stick SPF 50 PA++++Canada, EU, USJZ11-219B
Sunshine Stick SPF 30 US, Canada, Australia, Taiwan, Japan, Philippines, Korea, New Zealand, ASEAN, MERCOSURJZ13-192
Unseen Sunscreen SPF 40ASEAN, Canada, EU, Japan, Korea, MERCOSUR, New Zealand, Philippines, Taiwan, USJZ15-131B
Zinc Shield SPF 50GlobalJZ15-187
ZnO Sunscreen SPF 60Canada, EU, USJZ15-196B
“No O” Broad Spectrum SPF 30 Sunscreen CreamCanada, EU, USJZ13-105
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