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| Alpha Arbutin |
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| INCI Name |
alpha-Arbutin |
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| CHEMICAL NAME |
4-hydroxyphenyl-α-D-glucopyranoside |
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| CAS NO |
84380-01-8 |
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| EINECS |
440-470-8 |
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| Characteristics |
1. The more effective, faster and safer approach to skin lightening, minimizes live spots.
2. Promote lightening and an even skin tone on all skin types.
3. Block epidermal melanin biosynthesis by inhibiting enzymatic oxidation of Tyrosine and Dopa.
4. Higher stability and efficacy than β- form in the related beta-arbutin. |
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| SPECIFICATION |
| Appearance: |
White crystalline powder |
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| Melting point(°C): |
198.0-201.0 |
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| Content: |
≥99.5% |
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| pH(1%): |
5.0-7.0 |
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| Loss on drying: |
≤0.5% |
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| Optical rotation: |
+180±6° |
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| Hydroquinone: |
not more than 10ppm |
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| Heavy metals: |
<20ppm |
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| Arsenic: |
<20 |
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| Microbial count: |
<100CFU/g |
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| Specified pathogens: |
Absent |
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| APPLICATION |
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| ALPHA-ARBUTIN is soluble in cold water(151g/l at 20°C) and can be easily incorporated into cosmetic formulation either warm(<70°C) or cold. Alpha-arbutin is stable in the pH-range of 3.5 to 6.5. In formulations Alpha-arbutin is compatible with UV filters and ethanol at concentrations of up to 50%. |
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| Use Level |
0.2%(when formulated with an exfoliant or penetration enhancer) otherwise up to 2%. |
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| Shelf life |
3 years |
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| Spec Chem Industry Inc. |
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| Tel |
+86-25-84523390,84523391 |
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| Fax |
+86-25-84523390,84523391 |
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