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Maxcel™ Polylysine

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Maxcel™ Polylysine by Chemaxcel Corporation acts as a preservative. It is typically produced as a homopolypeptide of approximately 25-30 L-lysine residues. Maxcel™ Polylysine can effectively inhibit gram-positive and negative bacteria, yeast, mold, viruses and so on. Used in cosmetics and personal care products.

INCI Name: Polylysine

Functions: Preservative

Benefit Claims: Anti-Bacterial, Anti-Viral, Preservation

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

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    Identification & Functionality

    Chemical Family
    INCI Name
    Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
    CAS No.
    25104-18-1
    Chemical Composition

    ε-poly-L-lysine, EPL

    Origin/Nature

    Polypeptides/ Oligopeptides

    Features & Benefits

    Claims
    • Preservatives
    • Protections

    Applications & Uses

    Properties

    Appearance
    Powder
    Soluble in
    water
    Typical Properties
    ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
    Arsenic Content3.0ppm-
    Ash Content1.0%-
    Assay (HPLC)95.0%-
    Coliform30.0MPN/100g-
    Endotoxinmax. 2 Eu/mg-
    Lead Content2.0ppm-
    Loss On Drying (105°C, 2h)8.0%-
    Total Plate Count10.0CFU/g-