Sabinsa Cosmetics Alpha Lipoic Acid (80 Mesh)

Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family: Carboxylic Acids & Derivatives,
Thiochemicals
Chemical Name: (±)-α-Lipoic acid
INCI Name: Thioctic Acid
Cosmetic Ingredients Functions: Anti-Aging Agent,
Antioxidant
CAS No.: 1077-28-7
EC No.: 214-071-2
Technologies: Cosmetic Ingredients
Product Families: Cosmetic Ingredients — Cosmetic Actives
Skin Actives
Product Details: Product code : 0124

Molecular Formula : C₈H₁₄O₂S₂

Chemical Name : 1,2-dithiolane-3-pentanoic acid, Thioctic acid

Starting Material : 6,8-dichloroethylcaprylate

Synonyms : Alpha lipoic acid

Preparation type : Synthetic

Solvent used in manufacture : Cyclohexane, Ethylacetate
Category: Intended for Nutraceutical and Cosmeceutical application

Features & Benefits

Benefit Claims: Anti-Aging,
Antioxidant Properties
Labeling Claims: Clean at Sephora,
Credo Clean Standard,
Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty

Applications & Uses

Markets: Personal Care
Applications: Personal Care — Beauty & Care
Color Cosmetics,
Hair Care,
Skin Care
Application Format: Creams,
Gel,
Leave On,
Lotions,
Rinse Off,
Serum
Color Cosmetic Applications: BB Creams,
CC Cream
Hair Care Applications: Hair Conditioner
Skin Care Applications: Anti-Aging Products,
Body Cream,
Body Firming Lotion,
Body Lotion,
Facial Cleanser,
Facial Moisturizer

Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Alpha lipoic Acid Content (HPLC - on dry basis)	99 - 101.0	% w/w	USP
Chromatographic Purity (Individual identified impurity)	max. 0.1	%	By HPLC, USP (Procedure 1)

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Sieve Test (Passes Through #80 Mesh)	min. 90	% w/w	USP <786>
Loose Bulk Density	0.30 - 0.40	g/ml	USP <616>
Loss on Drying (Dried at 40°C, under vacuum)	max. 0.2	% w/w	USP <731>
Melting Range	58 - 62	°C	USP <741>
Residue on Ignition	max. 0.1	% w/w	USP <281>
Specific Optical Rotation (2.0% w/v Solution in Benzene at Room Temperature)	-1 to +1	degree	USP <781>
Tapped Bulk Density	0.40 - 0.60	g/ml	USP <616>

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Molecular Weight	206.33	—	—

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Bile Tolerant Gram Negative Bacteria	Negative	per 10g	USP <62>
Coliforms Count	max. 10	cfu/g	BAM 2001, 8th Edition, Chapter 4
Escherichia Coli	Negative	per 10g	USP <62>
Pseudomonas Aeruginosa	Negative	per 10g	USP <62>
Salmonella	Negative	per 10g	USP <62>
Staphylococcus Aureus	Negative	per 10g	USP <62>
Total Aerobic Microbial Count	max. 5000	cfu/g	USP <61>
Total Yeasts and Molds Count	max. 100	cfu/g	USP <61>

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance: CosIng Listed,
Halal,
IECIC (China),
Kosher,
REACH (Europe)
Chemical Inventories: DSL (Canada),
EINECS (EU),
NZIoC (New Zealand)

Storage & Handling

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