OCTOCRYLENE- ▸ UV filter: ultraviolet-absorbing agent in cosmetic UV-filter blends
- ▸ Light stabilizer: UV/light stabilizer in plastics and coatings
- ▸ Photostabilizer: stabilizes other UV filters and photosensitive ingredients
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Request SDS →Octocrylene (CAS 6197-30-4) is an organic cyano-acrylate ester that absorbs ultraviolet light. Established uses include service as a UV filter and UV absorber in cosmetic formulations and as a UV/light stabilizer in plastics and coatings.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are oxybenzone and octocrylene the same?
No. They are different chemicals; octocrylene is an organic cyano-acrylate ester (CAS 6197-30-4), while oxybenzone is a benzophenone. Both are UV-absorbing organic compounds but differ in structure and CAS identity.
What is octocrylene used for?
Octocrylene is a UV filter and UV absorber used in cosmetic UV-filter blends, a UV/light stabilizer in plastics and coatings, and a photostabilizer that helps protect other UV filters and photosensitive ingredients.
What is the chemical identity of octocrylene?
Octocrylene is an organic cyano-acrylate ester that absorbs ultraviolet light, CAS 6197-30-4, molecular formula C24H27NO2. It is supplied as a specialty additive.
How does octocrylene act as a light stabilizer in plastics?
Its conjugated cyano-acrylate structure absorbs UV energy and dissipates it, reducing UV-driven degradation of polymers and coatings. It is also used to photostabilize other UV-absorbing additives in a formulation.
What HS code applies to octocrylene?
Octocrylene is classified under HS 2926.90, other nitrile-function compounds, reflecting its cyano group. Confirm the destination tariff line with your customs broker. Bulk orders ship with a CoA and SDS.