Medxtract - Black Currant 1:2 - Medolla Chemicals

Identification & Functionality

Carrier: Aqua,
Propylene Glycol
Chemical Family: Plant Extracts
INCI Name: Ribes Nigrum (Black Currant) Leaf Extract
Ingredient Origin: Natural Origin,
Plant Origin
Cosmetic Ingredients Functions: Astringent,
Conditioner,
Emollient
CAS No.: 68606-81-5
EC No.: 271-749-0
Technologies: Cosmetic Ingredients
Product Families: Cosmetic Ingredients — Cosmetic Actives
Skin Actives
Cosmetic Ingredients — Functionals
Conditioners & Emollients
Cosmetic Ingredients — Vitamins, Extracts & Oils
Botanical Ingredients & Extracts

Features & Benefits

Benefit Claims: Astringency,
Emolliency,
Skin Conditioning
Labeling Claims: GMO-free,
Naturally Derived,
Plant-Based,
Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty

Applications & Uses

Uses: MEDXTRACT BLACK CURRANT 1:2 possesses mainly emollient, skin conditioning and astringent properties and is widely used in cosmetics and personal care formulations, at concentrations ranging from 1 to 10%.
Ribes Nigrum belongs to the botanical class of Saxifragaceae and is a species of Ribes berry native to Central and Northern Europe and Northern Asia. It is a small shrub growing to 2 m.

Properties

Physical Form: Liquid
Odor: Characteristic
Appearance: Clear Liquid
Physico-Chemical Properties
Preservatives: Benzyl Alcohol (0.4%) Sodium Benzoate (0.12%) Potassium Sorbate (0.08%)

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Used Parts of Plant	Leaves	-	-
Concentration (Plant/Extract)	1:2	-	-
Propylene Glycol	80-90
Water Content	10-20	%
Dry Residue (180°C - 30°)	1-2	%	-
Specific gravity (20˚C)	1.02-1.05
Refraction index	1.39-1.44	-	-
Heavy Metals (Pb, Cd, Cr, Hg, As)	max. 10	ppm	-
Pesticides Content	max. 5	ppm	-
Total Microbial Count	max. 100	UFC/ml	-
Benzyl Alcohol Content	0.4	%	-
Sodium Benzoate Content	0.12	%	-
Potassium Sorbate Content	0.08	%	-
pH Value (as is)	5.5 - 7.0	-	-

Medxtract Black Currant 1:2