PARSOL® 340

Liquid UV-B filter and the most effective photostabilizer for PARSOL® 1789

A strong UV-B absorber and an excellent solubilizer for solid, crystalline UV absorbers

PARSOL® 340 (INCI name: Octocrylene) is an effective UV-B absorber that easily integrates with the oil phase of sunscreen formulations. This oil soluble, clear yellow viscous liquid is the most effective photostabilizer for PARSOL® 1789. PARSOL® 340 is an excellent solubilizer for solid, crystalline UV absorbers like PARSOL® 5000, PARSOL® 1789, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate and Benzophenone-3. By combining this UV filter with other UV filters you can achieve high SPF. PARSOL® 340 is approved worldwide.

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