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Capsaicin 95% (Natural)

Capsaicin 95% (Natural) is a terpene alkaloid that has been found in capsicum and has diverse biological activities. It is an active ingredient in chili peppers and is used as an analgesic in topical ointments and dermal patches to relieve pain, typically in concentrations between 0.025% and 0.1%.

INCI Name: Capsaicin

Functions: Healing Agent

Ingredient Origin: Natural Origin, Non-Animal Origin, Plant Origin

Labeling Claims: Credo Clean Standard, Natural, Naturally Derived, Plant-Based, Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty

Knowde Enhanced TDS

Identification & Functionality

INCI Name
Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
CAS No.
404-86-4
EC No.
206-969-8

Features & Benefits

Applications & Uses

Application Format
Treatment Product Applications
Use Level
0.025 - 0.1%
Application

Capsaicin is used as an analgesic in topical ointments and dermal patches to relieve pain, typically in concentrations between 0.025% and 0.1%.

Properties

Physical Form
Appearance
White to off white crystalline powder
Odor
Mild, but highly irritant
Taste
Pungent, burning
Soluble in
95% alcohol
Microbiological Values
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Escherichia colimax. 3MPN/gBAM, online, Feb.,2013, Chapter 4
Total Plate Countmax. 10cfu/gBAM, online Jan. 2001 Chapter 3
Total Yeast and Mold Countmax. 10cfu/gBAM, online, April 2001, Chapter 18
Specifications
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Arsenic Contentmax. 1ppmAOAC 16th Edition
Cadmiummax. 1ppmAOAC 16th Edition
Lead Contentmax. 2ppmAOAC 16th Edition
Mercury Contentmax. 1ppmAOAC 16th Edition
Moisture Contentmax. 1%FCC IXth Edition
Residual Solventmax. 25ppmFCC IXth Edition
SalmonellaAbsent in 25gBAM, online, August 2016, Chapter 5
Total Capsaicinoidsmin. 95%HPLC Method

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type
Packaging

1kg packet