Knowde Enhanced TDS
Identification & Functionality
- INCI Name
- Ingredient Origin
- Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
- EINECS No.
- 304-146-9, 203-919-7
- Technologies
Features & Benefits
- Benefit Claims
- Labeling Claims
- Cosmetic Properties
- Antibacterial (Gram +) and antimycotic with documented activity vs Phitorosporum Ovale and P. Bacterium acne.
Applications & Uses
- Markets
- Applications
- Application Format
- AP/Deo Applications
- Hair Care Applications
- Personal Hygiene Applications
- Treatment Product Applications
- Use Level
- 0.5 - 1%
- Applications
- Deodorant
- Anti-dandruff
- Anti-acne products
- Deo sprays & Roll-ons, Intimate Hygiene
- Skin Care
- Hair Care
- Toiletries
Properties
- Physical Form
- Appearance
- Liquid
- Typical Properties
- Physico-Chemical Properties
- Microbiological Values
- Composition
- Origin-Properties
Usnic acid copper salt, natural derived from lichens (gen. Usnea), having antimicrobial activity against Gram+ bacterial strains and some fungi (e.g. Malassezia furfur). Antidandruff efficacy demonstrated by in-vivo test
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Cu++ | 0.05 - 0.07 | % | — |
| Ethoxydiglycol | 99 | % | — |
| Heavy Metals | max. 20 | ppm | — |
| Pesticides | Absent | — | — |
| Preservatives | Absent | — | — |
| Residual Solvent - Acetone | max. 25 | ppm | — |
| Residual Solvent - Etanolo | max. 25 | ppm | — |
| Residual Solvent - Ethylacetate | max. 25 | ppm | — |
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Active Fraction | 0.9 - 1.1 | % | NCQ1294 |
| Density | 0.944 - 1.044 | g/ml | NCQ0494 |
| Refraction Index | 1.417 - 1.437 | — | NCQ0594 |
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Pathogens | Absent | — | — |
| Total Fungi | max. 10 | cfu/g | — |
| Total Microbial Count | max. 100 | cfu/g | — |
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Copper Usnate | 1 | % | — |
Regulatory & Compliance
- Certifications & Compliance
- Chemical Inventories
Safety & Health
- Toxicological Information
- Acute oral toxicity: DL 50 intraperitoneal (mice 50% sol): 2.28 ml /Kg (1978)
- Skin Irritation, Draize test: Not Irritant (1978)
- Eye irritation, Draize test (10 % sol) : Not Irritant (1978)
- Sensitisization, Magnusson - Kligman test: Non Sensitizing (1978)
Packaging & Availability
- Packaging Information
- 5 - 25kg
Storage & Handling
- Shelf Life
- 1 year
- Storage Information
Shelf Life: 1 year.
Stored in sealed packaging and avoid contact with light and heat sources.
After opening we recommend to use all the content of the packaging or to keep the packaging very well closed and to use the product as soon as possible.For additional information on handling the product see the Material Safety Data Sheet.