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1 We don t make the make the sunscreen better. transparenttransparentUVAprotection microfine zinc oxideThe clear choice for UVA protection Patented FormulationThedays of microfine zinc cosmetic elegance with total UV protectionAvailable in two forms, Z-COTE and Z-COTE HP1 are highly effective in protectingagainst both UVA and UVB radiation. Yet theirphysical characteristics enable you to formulateproducts which are elegant and transparent onthe innovative form of microfine zinc oxide with aparticle size of less than microns, Z-COTE isinvisible when applied to the skin. But don t let itstransparent nature fool you. Even though it s lighton the skin, it s a heavyweight when it comes tosun protection. It offers true broad-spectrum UVAand UVB , long-UVA/UVBsunscreenFINALLY: EVERYTHING NEEDED IN A SUN PROTECTANT CLEARLY.

2 Microfine Zinc OxideUseful UV Spectrum Blocking CapabilitiesA COMPARISON OF INGREDIENTSO xybenzone (Benzophenone-3) Uvinul M40290nm320nm400nmEthylhexyl Salicylate Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate Uvinul MC 80 Octyl Triazone Uvinul T 150 Avobenzone Uvinul BMBMO ctocrylene Uvinul N539 TMicrofine Titanium Dioxide Uvinul TiO2 UVBUVAS hort (II)Long (I)Z-COTE is the solution to experts concerns that most sunscreens do notblock long UVA radiation, also known asUVA I. UVA I has been linked to photoaging and may be the cause of themore aggressive skin cancers such it blocks UVB as well as UVArays, Z-COTE can be used alone or since it is synergistic with organics incombination with other sunscreen requires no special solvents orphoto stabilizers and is easy to incorporateinto cosmetic formulas.

3 The result?Simpler, gentler, more appealingformulations. It s a clear improvement intotal sun CLEAR CHOICE FOR BROADSPECTRUM UV PROTECTION Long-ray UVA protection UVB protection Transparency Stability doesn t degrade in the sun Hypoallergenic Non-staining Non-greasy Enables gentle formulations Easy to preserve compatible withformaldehyde donors FDA Category ISun Screen 2-25% FDA Category ISkin Protectant/Diaper Rash Treatment Synergistic with organic sunscreens Two forms of Z-COTE coated and uncoatedMedian Size > micronsOpaque (White)CALCULATED SCATTERING EFFICIENCYM edian Size < micronsTransparentDIAMETER: micronsIncreasing Scatteringof Visible LightDecreasing Scatteringof Visible THE REMARKABLE QUALITIES OF MICROFINE ZINC OXIDE:Historically, particulate sunscreens were of limited appeal because of their appearance.

4 This is nolonger the case. The graph below plots the calculated relationship between particle size and visible light scattering for zinc oxide. The whitest or most visible particle is the one that scatterslight most efficiently. The particle size at which this happens differs for each material. Z-COTE microfine zinc oxide has an average particle size of less than microns and therefore scattersvisible light poorly. Because of this Z-COTE is inherently " transparent " when applied to the skin,while still being an excellent ultraviolet (UVA/UVB) block. This allows its incorporation into all topi-cally applied products including sunscreens and other daily wear formulations with virtually nowhitening effect. LIGHT SCATTERING BY ZINC OXIDE Z-COTE Zinc Oxide is a physical, inorganicingredient that is ideal for hypo-allergenicformulations, and does not cause allergicreactions.

5 This is especially significant nowthat the importance of daily UV protectionhas become overwhelmingly obvious. Z-COTE zinc oxide s gentleness is aunique advantage for use in is the only sunscreen ingredientthat is also recognized by the FDA as aCategory ISkin Protectant/Diaper RashTreatment, and is recommended for use oncompromised or environmentally challengedskin. In fact, many brands containing Z-COTE are formulated specifically fordermatology safety and gentleness of Z-COTE makes it a perfect protection ingredient forchildren s sunscreens and daily moisturizers,as well as for sensitive-skin COMPLETE, SAFE, CLEAR SUNPROTECTION FOR KEY APPLICATIONS: Daily-wear products such as moisturizers and color cosmetics Children s sun protection products Beach and sport productsINORGANIC ZINC OXIDE ISGENTLE ENOUGH FOR DAILY WEAR HP1 Zinc Oxide : Hydrophobic coated with dimethicone Easier to disperse Compatible with all oil phases Reduces manufacturing time Easy to preserveZinc Oxide.

6 Hydrophillic uncoated Coating flexibilityTWO FORMS TO MAKE FORMULATING CAN MEET ALL YOURSUN PROTECTION NEEDS Complete UV product portfolio Worldwide sales and technicalservice support Customer focused Vast formulation expertiseEITHER OXIDE IS PHOTOSTABLEAND BEST OF outstanding photostability of Z-COTE whicheliminates the need for photo stabilizers providescontinuous protection against the harmful UVA andUVB rays of the sun without zinc oxide users can be assured of long lasting protection. We don t make the make the cosmetics better. BASF PRODUCTS FOR THE COSMETIC INDUSTRYACTIVE INGREDIENTS & VITAMINSB isabololD-PanthenolD,L-PanthenolPhytantr iolRetinolSodium Ascorbyl PhosphateVitamin A PalmitateVitamin EVitamin E AcetateUV ABSORBERSU vinul gradesZ-Cote gradesPOLYMERSL uviflex gradesLuvimer gradesLuviset gradesLuviskol gradesUltrahold gradesQUATERNARY COMPOUNDSL uviquat gradesSURFACTANTSA vanel gradesCremophor gradesJordapon gradesPluracare gradesSILICONESM asil gradesEMOLLIENTSL utrol Luvitol gradesNEUTRALIZERSN eutrol website: www.

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