HOMOSALATE (HMS), HOMOMETHYL SALICYLATE
This is a sunscreen agent composed of Homosalate. It is an effective UVB absorber and is oil soluble and can therefore be used in water resistant sunscreens. This clear yellow viscousliquid with a faint odor is a category 1 sunscreen and is approved for general use at a maximum concentration of 15%. It can be used as an excellent solvent for solid sunscreens,for beach wear, sun care, facial skin care and also for skin whitening products.