Protachem™ SPCA

Identification & Functionality

INCI Name

Sodium PCA

Cosmetic Ingredients Functions

Anti-Static Agent,

Conditioner,

Humectant,

Moisturizing Agent

CAS No.

28874-51-3

EC No.

249-277-1

Technologies

Cosmetic Ingredients

Product Families

Cosmetic Ingredients — Cosmetic Actives

Hair Actives

Cosmetic Ingredients — Functionals

Conditioners & Emollients

Features & Benefits

Benefit Claims

Broad pH Stability,

Hair Elasticity,

Humectancy,

Moist Feel,

Moisturizing,

Pleasant Feel,

Skin Conditioning,

Softening,

Static Reduction,

Temperature stability

Labeling Claims

Clean at Sephora,

Credo Clean Standard,

Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty

Features & Benefits

• Found in skin and plays the role of a natural moisturizing factor ingredient.
• Derived from amino acids
• Extremely hygroscopic and imparts a pleasant moist feeling to skin and hair.
• Increases softness and elasticity of skin and hair.
• Good anti-static agent for hair care products.
• Stable in a broad range of temperature and pH.
• Rapidly biodegradable.
• Use in skin care, hair care, sun care and color cosmetic products.

Note: Do not use this product in formulas containing N-nitrosating agents.

Applications & Uses

Markets

Personal Care

Applications

Personal Care — Beauty & Care

Color Cosmetics,

Hair Care,

Skin Care,

Sun Care

Use Level

1 - 5%

Properties

Physical Form

Liquid

Appearance

Colorless to pale yellow liquid

Typical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Nitrogen Content	4.45 - 4.82	%	—
Specific Gravity	1.25 - 1.30	—	—
Transmittance	min. 96	%	—
pH (at 25°C)	6.8 - 7.4	—	—
Solids Content	48 - 52	%	—

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance

REACH (Europe)