A fungal-derived pyranone used as a skin-brightening active that inhibits melanin formation through tyrosinase inhibition, applied in cosmetic and dermatological products targeting uneven skin tone and hyperpigmentation.
Full specification
- Molecular formula
- C6H6O4
- Grades
- cosmeticcosmetic gradepowder
- Packaging
- 1 kg foil bag · 25 kg fibre drum
- Synonyms
- kojic acid · 5-hydroxy-2-(hydroxymethyl)-4H-pyran-4-one · 5-hydroxy-2-hydroxymethyl-gamma-pyrone · 501-30-4 · 2-(hydroxymethyl)-5-hydroxypyran-4-one
- Appearance
- White to cream crystalline powder
Compliance & regulatory
Region: EU — Chemotto S.r.l., Milano
- REACH-aligned supply
- CLP-labelled
- Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009
REACH REACHRegistration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals — the EU chemicals regulation (EC 1907/2006). CLP CLPClassification, Labelling and Packaging — the EU regulation (EC 1272/2008) for hazard communication. SVHC SVHCSubstance of Very High Concern — flagged on the REACH Candidate List for possible authorisation or restriction.
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