Benzophenone-4 10 g

The industrial reach of a water-soluble UV absorber beyond sunscreen bottles

Benzophenone-4 is a water-soluble ultraviolet absorber that captures UVB rays and part of the UVA2 range, converting that radiation into harmless heat energy. It belongs to the UV and SPF Filters for Cosmetics section, gathering raw materials designed to shield formulas and finished goods from sunlight damage. While most people associate it purely with sun care, the real worldwide demand for this ingredient spreads across several industrial sectors at once.

The strongest demand comes from sunscreen lotions, sprays, SPF lip balms, BB and CC creams, and hair care products meant to protect color-treated hair from fading under sunlight. Outside cosmetics, the compound is widely used as a photostabilizer in plastics, coatings, adhesives, and printing inks, where it prevents yellowing and structural breakdown caused by prolonged UV exposure. The fragrance industry also relies on it to stabilize scent compositions, since many aromatic molecules degrade quickly under light and lose their intensity over time.

Within cosmetic formulations, this filter combines well with other UV absorbers to broaden protection coverage. Pairing it with the mineral UV filter ZINC OXIDE lets formulators cover a wider wavelength range by joining organic absorption with physical reflection. For a lighter, non-greasy skin feel, benzophenone-4 is often blended with the emollient Natura-Tec Ultrafeel OS, while Disteardimonium Hectorite helps stabilize suspensions containing mineral filters and keeps the finished emulsion from separating over time.

Because the ingredient dissolves readily in water, it should be added to the water phase of an emulsion at roughly 40-50 degrees Celsius, stirring until fully dissolved. Typical usage rates in finished cosmetic formulas range from 0.1 to 3 percent depending on the desired protection level and other filters present in the recipe. Store the raw material in a tightly sealed container, in a cool dry place away from direct sunlight, since the substance itself is sensitive to prolonged light and moisture exposure.

The 10 gram package suits home labs, independent formulators, and trial batches, making it easy to test several sun protection variants before committing to larger production runs.

Tinted SPF lip balm trial batch

Shea butter 15 g

Candelilla wax 4 g

Benzophenone-4 0.5 g

UV filter ZINC OXIDE 3 g

Natura-Tec Ultrafeel OS 2 g

Castor oil 5 g

Flavor oil 0.3 g

INCI	Benzophenone - 4
Other
Att brand	USA
Descriptio smell	characteristic
Dosage	maximum 5%
Features	All information presented on the site is for reference only
Minimum count	1
Name	Benzophenone-4 10 g
Packaging	container for transportation
Packing	10 grams
Solubility	water, ethanol, glycerin
Type	Filter Type: UVA Absorbers
View	powder