Vivimed Sunscreen Gel Formulation (Formula Ref: 3-017-05)

Vivimed Labs Ltd

This light gel cream contains a synergistic combination of oil-soluble and water-soluble Vivimed UV filters to deliver an estimated* SPF of 15 with broad spectrum protection. Also included are Menthyl Lactate, which has a pleasant cooling effect on the skin, and the preservative blend Vivisept CVT, which provides proven antimicrobial efficacy.

Phase

Product

INCI Name

Supplier

Volume

Deionised Water

Aqua

Various

56.90

Carbopol Ultrez-20

Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer

Lubrizol

0.75

Propylene Glycol

Various

3.00

Titriplex III

Disodium EDTA

Merck

0.10

Crodamol AB

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate

Croda

2.50

Octyne-B

Octocrylene

Vivimed

2.50

Eusolex OS

Ethylhexyl Salicylate

Merck

2.50

Avis

Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane

Vivimed

1.50

Pemulen TR

Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer

Lubrizol

0.25

Deionised Water

Aqua

Various

13.35

Ben-4

Benzophenone-4

Vivimed

5.00

AMPD Ultra PC

Aminomethyl Propanediol

Dow

1.65

Tween 20

Polysorbate 20

Croda

1.00

Viv-Fresh

Menthyl Lactate

Vivimed

1.00

SolPerForm 100

Aqua (and) Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein/PVP Crosspolymer

Croda

2.00

AMPD Ultra PC (25% solution)

Aminomethyl Propanediol

Dow

5.00

Vivisept CVT

Glyceryl Undecylenate (and) Propylene Glycol (and Chlorphenesin

Vivimed

1.00

Preparation:

1. Sprinkle Carbopol Ultrez-20 onto the surface of warm deionised water (40-50 ̊C). Allow to wet out, then begin moderate stirring to disperse. 2. When uniform, add other part A ingredients with stirring. 3. Combine part B ingredients (except Pemulen). Heat with mixing until Avis is dissolved. 4. Cool part B to 45 ̊C. Add Pemulen with stirring and continue stirring for 30 minutes. 5. Add B to A with intensive stirring. Continue stirring for 20 minutes. 6. Pre-mix part C until Ben-4 is dissolved Add C to A/B with stirring. 7. Pre-mix par D, warming if necessary until a homogeneous molten mixture is obtained. 8. Add parts E, F and G in sequence with stirring. Continue stirring for 10 minutes.

Notes:

Test Data: 18200cP/ pH7.11/ Estimated SPF15

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