Octocrylene

Octocrylene is a compound often used as an additive in sun screen, and is thought to have skin moisturizing effects because of its emollient properties. What makes this chemical such a popular additive to sun block, is its ability to neutralize UV radiation dissipated by sunlight, and to minimize skin damage from prolonged sun exposure. Octocrylene is also often combined with avobenzone, another common sunscreen ingredient often appearing on ingredient labels. Because of its effectiveness, the chemical has received approval across the globe for use in cosmetics and skin care products, but the concentrations of this ingredient are usually limited to no more than 10 or 12 percent. Its therapeutic use is listed as sunscreens. The directory classifies it as a commercial API with a synthetic source/manufacturing origin. Other names for this substance include Octocrilene, Octocrilenum, Octocrileno, Parsol 340 and Neo heliopan 303. Its PubChem CID is 22571.