Knowde Enhanced TDS
Identification & Functionality
- Chemical Name
- INCI Name
- Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
- CAS No.
- 84380-01-8
- EC No.
- 617-561-8
- Technologies
- Product Families
- Molecular Formula
C₁₂H₁₆O₇
- Structural Formula
Features & Benefits
- Benefit Claims
- Product Highlights
- Promotes brightening and an even skin tone on all skin types.
- Minimizes the appearance of liver spots.
- Can reduce the degree of skin tanning after UV exposure.
Applications & Uses
- Use Level
- 2.0%
- Formulation Guidelines
Coscare Alpha-A is a water-soluble, white to off-white powder or crystals which is easily incorporated into the water phase of cosmetic formulations. Coscare Alpha-A is stable against hydrolysis as tested in the pH range from 3.5 to 6.5.
Properties
- Appearance
- White Fine Powder or Crystals
- Soluble in
- Water
- pH
- 3.5 - 6.5
- Typical Properties
- Microbiological Values
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Arsenic Content | max. 2.0 | ppm | — |
| Heavy Metal | max. 10 | ppm | — |
| Heavy Metal | max. 10 | ppm | — |
| Loss on Drying | max. 0.5 | % | — |
| pH (1% in water) | 5 – 7 | — | — |
| Plubum | max. 1 | ppm | — |
| Residue on Ignition | max. 0.5 | % | — |
| Assay | max. 99.5 | % | — |
| Melting Point (±0.5) | 202 - 210 | °C | — |
| Specific Optical Rotation [α]D 20 | +174.5 ̊ - +186.0 ̊ | — | — |
| Infrared Characteristic Peak | Conforms | — | — |
| Transparency in Water | Transparent Colorless no suspended | — | — |
| Salmonella | Negative | — | — |
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Total Plate count | max. 300 | cfu/g | — |
| Yeast and mold Content | max. 100 | cfu/g | — |
| Escherichia coli | Negative | — | — |
| Staphylococcus Aureus | Negative | — | — |
Packaging & Availability
- Packaging Information
1.0 kg/ bag
Storage & Handling
- Storage and Handling
Store at room temperature, keep sealed and away from light.