A naturally occurring humectant and a critical component of the skin's Natural Moisturizing Factor (NMF). It actively binds water to skin and hair cells, making it essential in deeply hydrating cosmetic formulations.
Full specification
- Molecular formula
- C5H6NNaO3
- Grades
- 50% aqueous solutioncosmetic grade
- Packaging
- 25 kg plastic drum · 200 kg plastic drum
- Synonyms
- sodium PCA · sodium pyrrolidone carboxylate · sodium 5-oxo-2-pyrrolidinecarboxylate · 28874-51-3
- Appearance
- Clear colorless to pale yellow liquid
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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