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Soho Aneco Sodium PCA

Soho Aneco Sodium PCA is a kind of natural moisturizing factor (NMF) and found naturally in the skin. Its moisturizing ability is stronger than glycerin, propylene glycol, and sorbitol. It becomes an important additive ingredient in skin-care and hair-care cosmetics in the recent years.

INCI Name: Sodium PCA

Functions: Moisturizing Agent

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

Benefit Claims: Humectancy, Moisturizing

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Identification & Functionality

INCI Name
Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
Chemical Formula
C5H6O3NNa
Molecular Weight
151.1
CAS No.
28874-51-3
EC No.
249-277-1

Features & Benefits

Applications & Uses

Color Cosmetic Applications
Applications

Sodium PCA is used for its powerful humectant properties in many skin and hair care products including gels, creams, lotions, shampoos, conditioners, lipsticks and foundations.
Recommendatory volumes of usage in creams: 2-8%

Properties

Physical Form
Appearance
Pale Yellow Clear Liquid
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Nitrogen Contentmin. 4.30%-
pH(solution)6.5-7.5--
Specific Gravity1.260-1.270--
Total Bacterial Countmax. 100cfu/g-
Total solidmin. 48%-
Transmittance (1cm,430nm)min. 96%-

Storage & Handling

Storage

The product may be stored for 24 months from the date of manufacture in the unopened original container and at room temperature. Keep container tightly closed.