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Soho Aneco AC-VB3

Soho Aneco AC-VB3 belongs to the family of the B vitamins and forms the essential constituent of the oxidoreduction coenzymes NAD and NADP. It is freely soluble in water and in alcohol, soluble in glycerol, and very slightly soluble in ether or chloroform. It is mainly used as a cosmetic ingredient in personal care products and in topical applications.

INCI Name: Niacinamide

Functions: Anti-Wrinkle Agent

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

Benefit Claims: Anti-Acne, Collagen Boosting, Dark Circles Reduction, Even Skin Tone, Moisturizing, Skin Whitening

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Identification & Functionality

INCI Name
Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
Chemical Formula
C6H6N2O
Molecular Weight
122.13
CAS No.
98-92-0
EC No.
202-713-4
Chemical Structure

Soho Aneco AC-VB3 - Chemical Structure

Features & Benefits

Benefits
  • It improves skin moisturization
  • Increases the keratin synthesis and stimulates filaggrin and involucrin proteins
  • Improves the appearance of aging skin by stimulating new fibroblasts and collagen secretion
  • Provides potent anti-inflammatory activity in the treatment of acne vulgaris, reducing papules/pustules and acne severity
  • Imparts a more even skin tone

Applications & Uses

Treatment Product Applications
Applications
  • AC-VB3 is widely used in the basic cream system of cosmetics, with white and anti-wrinkle effect. And used in Shampoo & Conditioner it has effect on stimulating hair follicle, improving follicle's blood circulation so as to prevent trichomadesis. In addition, because AC-VB3 has the function on vasodilatation, it can also be used in the products for removing the dark circles around eyes.
Dosage

AC-VB3 is water soluble and very easy to formulate. It has easy dissolution up to 5% and tolerates a broad range of pH (3-7.5).
Skin care: 1.0-5.0%
Hair care: 0.5-2.0%

Properties

Physical Form
Appearance
White Crystalline Powder
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Assay (C6H6N2O)98.5-101.5%%
Identification Test A (IR)Complies
Identification Test B (UV)Ratio: A245/A262, between 0.63 and 0.67
Loss on Dryingmax. 0.5%
Melting Range128.0-131°C
Readily carbonizable substancesComplies
Residue on Ignitionmax. 0.1

Storage & Handling

Storage

The product may be stored for 36 months from the date of manufacture in the unopened original container and at room temperature.
It should be protected from light, heat, oxygen and moisture. Keep container tightly closed. Once opened, use contents quickly.