SunCat® MTA

Functions
Sunscreen
CAS Number(s)
7732-18-5
70356-09-1
5466-77-3
6197-30-4
107-88-0
123465-35-0
122-99-6

SunCat® MTA is a modern sunscreen complex that protects from both UVA and UVB exposure, containing a balanced trio of UV-shielding ingredients Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate (20%), Octocrylene (10%), and Butyl methoxy-dibenzoyl methane (20%) providing broad-spectrum sun protection. Depending on concentration in sunscreen application, this complex can adsorb up to 97% of UV light, protecting in a 280~400nm wavelength range.

Sunscreen components of SunCat® MTA are in the enwrapped (encapsulated) form and don’t get absorbed into the skin or got aggregated, providing even, safer, and broad-spectrum protection. It is water dispersible, and refreshes and comforts the skin. Spherical capsules in micron sizes are double-layered and the outer layer is negatively charged, which prevents flocculation and helps for even and thin layer distribution.

In addition, SunCat® MTA has prolonged skin residence duration with almost constant SPF in 6 hours, is non-irritant, and water-resistant, while lets skin "breath" without any barriers. It provides comfortable protection and doesn't need high oil content in the formulation. It is non-oily, non-sticky, and has excellent photostability.

This complex is compatible with many other ingredients used in sun care applications, including all types of emulsifying systems and reflecting solids like Titanium dioxide. It is useful in the pH range of 5~7.5 and in both "cold" and "hot" process formulations, with controlled SPF levels. SunCat® MTA is used in sun protection lotions, gels, creams, solutions, suspensions, and in cosmetics.

Active ingredients (or INCI)

Related ingredients

Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate (Octyl Methoxycinnamate or OMC) is an ester of 4-methoxycinnamic acid and 2-ethyl hexanol, a strong UVB absorber and is one of the most widely used UV-B filters with excellent protection potential.
Sesame Oil
Sesame Oil
Sesame oil is a versatile, pale oil that is extracted from the seed. It has a rich content of Vitamin E, A, and calcium, making it particularly beneficial for dry skin and various skin conditions.
Disodium Phenyl Dibenzimidazole Tetrasulfonate
Disodium Phenyl Dibenzimidazole Tetrasulfonate
Disodium Phenyl Dibenzimidazole Tetrasulfonate is a very effective and photostable UV-A II filter. The water-soluble UV-A absorber has a strong absorbance from 320 – 370 nm with an extinction of 800 at max. λ335 nm.
Cinnamidopropyltrimonium Chloride
Cinnamidopropyltrimonium Chloride is a hair color protector. This additive is patented as a high-activity quaternized UV absorber, but it is not a category I sunscreen.
Octocrylene
Octocrylene
Octocrylene (2-Ethylhexyl-2-cyano-3,3-diphenyl acrylate) is a pale yellow, clear to slightly cloudy, oily viscous liquid with a characteristic odor and refractive index of 1.561-1.571.
Benzophenone-3
Benzophenone-3
Benzophenone-3 forms the backbone of sunscreens and sun protectants used in creams, lotions, and bases. It provides UV-B absorption and more importantly, it also provides some absorption in the short UV-A II region (320-340 nm).
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane is a pale yellow powder with a weakly aromatic characteristic odor used in skin and sun care applications as a
Benzophenone-4
Benzophenone-4
Benzophenone-4 is a white to pale yellow powder, utilized as a UV filter in sunscreen applications. Thanks to the presence of the sulfonic acid group in the structure, it is readily soluble in water, propylene glycol, glycerin, ethyl, and isopropyl alcohols.
Methoxycinnamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine
Methoxycinnamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine
Lying on the beach in swimwear on a sunny afternoon is always an enjoyable experience for many. But little do they know about the harmful effects of solar UV radiation on their skin and hair.
Methoxycinnamidopropyl Laurdimonium Tosylate
Methoxycinnamidopropyl Laurdimonium Tosylate
The photodegradative effect of UV exposure on human hair is well documented. Continuous exposure to sun rays lightens hair color and makes human hair rough, brittle, and difficult to comb. UV rays damage the proteins of cuticles.
Hydroxyapatite
Hydroxyapatite is an association of natural minerals and a composition of trace elements present in the human body. They are nutritious elements present in the body and food as organic and non-organic compositions.
Porphyra Umbilicalis Extract
Porphyra Umbilicalis Extract
Porphyra Umbilicalis Extract is obtained from red alga and contains isolated mycosporine-like amino acids which are a natural defense component against UVA radiation. The isolated mycosporine-like amino acids absorb maximally at 335 nm with a molar absorption coefficient of 45'000.