Homosalate (HMS) is commonly incorporated into sunscreens for its antibacterial abilities & helps prevent product from turning rancid. It is an oil soluble chemical sunscreen agent that absorbs UV B radiation. It can be used in sunscreen emulsions, gels, creams, sticks, makeup, etc. 2. Technical Specification Appearance Colorless to pale yellow liquid Identity (IR) USP Matches reference spectrum UV absorbance (E1%1cm in methnol) max 305nm 170~180 Specific gravity USP 1.049~1.053 Refractive index USP 1.561~1.519 Acidity (mg KOH/g) Titration (USP) 1.0 max Methyl paraben (ppm) 5 max Chromatographic purity GC USP Purity (%) 99.6% Each impurity(%) 0.07% Total impurities (%) 0.4% 3,3,5-Trimethyl cyclohexanol (%) 0.01% Methyl salicylate (%)