AJIDEW® NL-50 (Sodium Pyrrolidone Carboxylate=Na PCA) is a natural humectant derived from L-Glutamic acid. Known to be abundant in human skin as a component of NMF (Natural Moisturizing Factor), this humectant helps keep skin and hair fresh-looking. Because AJIDEW® NL-50 has excellent moisturizing effects and safety to skin and eye mucosa, this product is especially useful as a humectant for cosmetics and toiletries.

INCI Name: Sodium PCA

Functions: Anti-Static Agent, Humectant, Thickener, Viscosity Modifier

Labeling Claims: Clean at Sephora, Credo Clean Standard, Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty

Benefit Claims: Cooling Effect, Fly Away Reducing, Formula Stability, Good Consistency, Good Dry Combing, Good Wet Combing, Humectancy, Light Feel, Manageability, Moisturizing, Non-Tacky, Odor Masking, Refreshing, Smoothing, Soft Feel, Static Reduction

Synonyms: 2-Pyrrolidinone-5-carboxylic Acid Sodium Salt, 2-Pyrrolidone-5-carboxylic Acid Sodium Salt, 5-Carboxy-2-pyrrolidone Sodium Salt, L -Proline, 5-oxo-, Monosodium Salt, L -Proline, 5-oxo-, Sodium Salt, Monosodium L -pyroglutamate, Proline, 5-oxo-, Monosodium Salt, L -, Sodium 2-oxo-5-pyrrolidinecarboxylate, Sodium 2-pyrrolidinone-5-carboxylate, Sodium 2-pyrrolidone-5-carboxylate, Sodium L -pyroglutamate, Sodium L -pyrrolidonecarboxylate, Sodium Pidolate, Sodium Pyroglutamate, Sodium Pyrrolidone-5-carboxylate

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    Identification & Functionality

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    Chemical Family
    INCI Name
    CAS No.
    28874-51-3
    EC No.
    249-277-1

    Features & Benefits

    Applications & Uses

    Application Format
    Bath & Shower Applications
    Hair Care Applications
    Skin Care Applications

    Properties

    Typical Properties
    ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
    Arsenic As Contentmin. 2ppm
    Concentration48-52%
    Density1.26-1.30
    Heavy Metals Content (LeadPb)max. 20ppm
    pH Value6.8 - 7.4

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