This oil-in-water sunscreen lotion formulation is designed around Hallstar’s HallBrite® EZ-FLO ZDX Plus non-nano zinc oxide dispersion and organic UVB filters, to provide broad spectrum SPF 50 performance for the US market (SPF 30 in many other regions). In vitro analysis indicates SPF ~ 52, PFA (PPD) ~11 performance with critical wavelength 378 nm.
| Phase | INCI Name [INN/USAN] (Other Information) | Trade Name | % Wt | Function |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate [Octinoxate] | 7.50 | UV Filter / Sunscreen Agent | |
| Ethylhexyl Salicylate [Octisalate] | 5.00 | UV Filter / Sunscreen Agent | ||
Zinc Oxide [Zinc Oxide] (58%), Butyloctyl Salicylate, Ethylhexyl Methoxycrylene, Triceteareth-4 Phosphate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane | HallBrite® EZ-FLO ZDX Plus | 20.00 | UV Filter/Sunscreen Agent / Carrier System | |
| B | VP/Eicosene Copolymer | 2.00 | Film Former | |
Glyceryl Stearate | HallStar® GMS Pure | 2.50 | Emulsifier | |
PEG-100 Stearate | HallStar® PEG 4400 MS MB | 3.00 | Co-emulsifier | |
| C | Water (Aqua) (deionized) | up to 100 | Volatile Carrier | |
| Glycerin | 3.00 | Humectant | ||
| C | Disodium EDTA | 0.05 | Chelating Agent | |
| Xanthan Gum (pharma grade) | 0.25 | Thickener (Aqueous) | ||
| E | Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer (hollow spherical, 325 nm) | 3.00 | SPF Booster | |
| F | Preservative | a.n. | Preservative | |
| Cylcopentasiloxane, Cyclohexasiloxane | 3.00 | Emollient | ||
| Silica (spherical, 12 µm) | 2.00 | Deoiling Agent |
PREPARATIVE PROCEDURE
| 1 | To a secondary vessel add phase A and start mixing, heat to 80°C, and then add phase B. |
| 2 | To the main vessel add phase C, start mixing and add phase D items in order. |
| 3 | When solids of phase D are fully incorporated, heat phase CD to 75°C. |
| 4 | When both phases are homogeneous and at their designated temperatures, slowly add phase AB to phase CD with prop mixing. |
| 5 | Add phase E with mixing and after 5 minutes start cooling batch, When batch is below 50°C add phase F items one by one with mixing. |
| 6 | Continue mixing until batch is at room temperature, replacing any water lost to evaporation and mixing until smooth. |
PRODUCT CHARACTERISTICS (25°C)
| Appearance (25°C) | Off-white lotion |
| Viscosity (Brk, DVII, T-D, 20 rpm, after 24 h at room temperature; mPa∙s) | 6000 - 9000 |
| pH (as is) | 6.5 - 7.5 |
*Patented and Patent Pending
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