Escalol 587, Ethylhexyl Salicylate (Octisalate). Escalol 597, Octocrylene (​Octocrylene) Escalol 587 is a secondary UV-B absorber used in high-SPF formulas.Ethylhexyl Salicylate. Escalol 587 UV filter by Ashland Specialty Chemical acts as an UV filter. It is a secondary UV-B absorber used in high-SPF formulas. Moreover, it acts as an excellent solvent and coupler for other sunscreen actives. Escalol 587 UV filter finds application in formulating sun-care (after-sun, self-tanning and sunscreen application), body- & facial-care formulas and color cosmetics.