A bio-based keto-acid used as a building block for solvents, plasticizers, and resins, and as a pH-adjusting and conditioning ingredient and preservative precursor in cosmetic formulations.
Full specification
- Molecular formula
- C5H8O3
- Grades
- technicalcosmeticbio-based
- Packaging
- 25 kg fibre drum · 500 kg big bag · bulk
- Synonyms
- levulinic acid · 4-oxopentanoic acid · beta-acetylpropionic acid · 123-76-2
- Appearance
- White to off-white 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.