UV Absorbers
Elixi-Sun A Plus is Connect Chemicals' high purity grade of DHHB manufactured in house at their state of the art production facility using the latest technology.
Elixi-Sun A Plus is an effective UVA filter and is photostable, providing reliable and long lasting protection.
UVA light represents approximately 95% of total solar UV radiation and can penetrate deep into the layers of the dermis. UVA can stimulate the production of free radicals and although it is responsible for various skin damage such as aging, allergenic reactions, hyperpigmentation, cancer risk, it is often found difficult to provide adequate, reliable and long-lasting UVA protection in cosmetic products.
Elixi-Sun A Plus is easy to process due to its low melting point and high solubility in common oils. It has good compatibility with other UV filters (organic or mineral) and cosmetic ingredients.
Recommended concentration
0.5 – 10.0%
Max concentration allowed is 10.0 %
Solubility
Solubility into Triethyl Citrate is excellent.
Solubility into Dicaprylyl Carbonate and C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate is good.
Specifications
| Appearance | White to off-white granular powder |
| Purity | 99.5 % min |
| Melting Point | 54.0 °C |
| Identification (UV) | 352-356 nm |
| Specific Extinction | 910-980 |
| Acidity (as % citric acid)in Ethanol(E1/1) 356 nm | 0.02 max |
Benefits
• Prevents premature aging and skin damage
• Excellent protection against free radicals
• UVA protection (helps achieve UVA-PF/ SPF 21/3)
• Reliable and long-lasting protection
• Preservative free
APPLICATIONS
Cosmetics
