Knowde Enhanced TDS
Identification & Functionality
- INCI Name
- Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
- Chemical Formula
- C5H6O3NNa
- Molecular Weight
- 151.1
- CAS No.
- 28874-51-3
- EC No.
- 249-277-1
- Technologies
- Product Families
Features & Benefits
- Benefit Claims
Applications & Uses
- Markets
- Color Cosmetic Applications
- Hair Care Applications
- Skin Care 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
Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
Nitrogen Content | min. 4.30 | % | - |
pH(solution) | 6.5-7.5 | - | - |
Specific Gravity | 1.260-1.270 | - | - |
Total Bacterial Count | max. 100 | cfu/g | - |
Total solid | min. 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.