X-Tend™ 226 is a proprietary polar ester and sunscreen solvent. It has high solubilizing capacity for organic sunscreen materials, including Oxybenzone and Avobenzone.
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X-Tend™ 226 can boost the critical wavelength and UVA/UVB ratio of Avobenzone. It's a highly efficient solvent for Bemotrizinol (Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine), Ethylhexyl Triazone, Oxybenzone (Benzophenone-3), and Avobenzone (Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane).
Product Specifications
Form: Colorless to light yellow clear liquid Solubility: Oil Odor: Faint rose-like Refractive index: 1.55 Preservative system: Preservative free Use level: 2.0 - 6.0%, sun & skin care; 0.3 - 5.0% hair care
Primary Chemistry: Phenethyl Benzoate
Features & Benefits
Globally approved Medium body ester Excellent skin feel Can counteract the oily feel of some UV filters to improve the overall aesthetics Enhances shine in hair care Boosts polymeric shine in hairsprays Highly efficient solvent for organic UV filters Improves photostability and increases the critical wavelength of Avobenzone Increases the UVA/UVB ratio of some formulations especially after extended storage conditions Cold processable Incorporates easily into formulas More effective UVA protection by better dissolution of UV filters Improves UVA stability Enhances shine in hair care formulations Halal certified Nature identical (found in Tilia trees) Vegan suitable
Applications
Ideal for daily wear products, sunscreens, self-tanners, after sun care, hairpsrays, pomades, waxes, pastes, shower gels, conditioners, and shine enhancers in creams, lotions, sprays, mousses, and solid forms
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