Novaguard LL treatment creates hydrophobic system with enhanced dispersion, increased wear properties and make up with a wet feel on the skin. Pigment surfaces are smooth, flat and less fluffy than with silane treatment, thus easier to press. Lauroy Lysine coatings are lubricious, giving the substrate a smooth, moist feel.

INCI Name: Lauroyl Lysine

Functions: Adhesion Promoter

Ingredient Origin: Non-Animal Origin

Benefit Claims: Excellent Adhesive Properties, Imparts Lubricity, Moist Feel, Sheen, Silky Feel, Smoothing, Water Repellency, Wet Skin-Feel

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

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Identification & Functionality

Ingredient Origin
Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
CAS No.
52315-75-0
EC No.
257-843-4
Structural Formula

Novaguard LL - Structural Formula

Lauroyl Lysine is an amino acid derivative, derived from natural product Lysine a protein and Lauric acid another natural fatty acid.

Features & Benefits

Product Highlights
  • It is an amino acid based organic powder 
  • Natural, non animal origin
  • Insoluble in both water and oil 
  • Water repellence which prevents the blotching or running due to sweating
  • Excellent sheen with silky feel 
  • Good biodegradability

NOVAGUARD LL shows superior adhesiveness compared with commonly used pigment (talc, mica). The adhesiveness of a powder ia an Index of press work and skin adhesion when manufactured as a foundation, etc.

The dynamic friction coefficient of NOVAGUARD LL is extremely low compared with other powders and it posses an excellent lubricity. 

Applications & Uses

Application Format
Color Cosmetic Applications

Properties

Physical Form
Odor
Odorless
Appearance
White solid and fine powder
Slightly Soluble In
Water
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Molecular Weight328.49g/mol

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type
Packaging Information

25Kg Carboys

Storage & Handling

Storage and Handling

Store at ambient temperature and keep container tightly closed in a dry and well ventilated place. Avoid breathing dust, vapor, mist or gas. Avoid contact with eyes, skin.