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Polycrylene®

INCI Name: Polyester-8
Product Code: 1030
CAS #: 862993-96-2
EINECS: Polymer exempt
Patents: 6,800,274; 6,962,692; 7,981,402
Brand: Polycrylene®

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Polycrylene® is a low molecular weight copolymer of adipic acid and neopentyl glycol that is terminated with cyanodiphenyl propenoic acid. It finds application in sun protection formulations that contain avobenzone, providing photostabilization to improve both SPF and PFA. It may also improve the sunscreen’s resistance to wash-off.

Features & Benefits:

  • SPF Enhancement
  • Substantivity Aid
  • Sunscreen Active Photostabilizer
Appearance (25°C) Clear to slightly opalescent viscous liquid
Odor Mild, characteristic
Color Golden to tan
Color (Gardner) 7
Dielectric Constant (25°C) 7.7
Acid Value (mg KOH/g) 5
Saponification Value (mg KOH/g) 400
Refractive Index (25°C) 1.498
Water [Moisture] (%) <0.1%
Insoluble In
  • Water
Soluble In
  • Alcohol [Ethanol]
  • Cosmetic Esters
Solvency Of
  • Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane (Avobenzone) ~10%
  • Benzophenone-3 (Oxybenzone) ~20%
Toxicology Profile
  • Genotoxicity: Not genotoxic
  • Ocular Irritation Potential (HET-CAM) Test: Slight irritation potential
  • Phototoxicity: Not phototoxic
  • Repeat Insult Patch Test (Human): Not irritating to skin
  • Sensitization: Not sensitizing
Packaging
  • Drum - 220kgs
  • Pail - 20kgs

Regional Approvals:

  • Australia
  • Canada
  • Japan
  • Korea
  • Taiwan
  • US

Applications:

  • Daily Wear Sun Care

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
Beach Sunscreen Spray SPF 70Canada, EU, USJZ12-167B
Clog-Free Zinc Spray SPF 50ASEAN, Canada, Japan, Korea, MERCOSUR, Philippines, Taiwan, USJZ12-226
Facial Moisturizer Cream SPF 50Canada, EU, USJZ14-49B
Photo Defense SPF 50ASEAN, Canada, EU, Japan, Korea, MERCOSUR, New Zealand, Philippines, Taiwan, USJZ15-186B
Rosy Spray SPF 30Canada, EU, USJZ15-61
Sport Sunscreen SPF 70Canada, EU, USJZ12-207B
Sunlight Bluelight Protection SPF 30Canada, EU, USJZ13-280
“No O” Broad Spectrum SPF 30 Sunscreen CreamCanada, EU, USJZ13-105
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