LGB-KA Kojic Acid
INCI Name:Kojic Acid
Synonyms: 5-hydroxy-2-(hydroxymethyl)-4H-pyran-4-one
CAS No.: 501-30-4
EINECS No.: 207-922-4
Molecular Formula:C6H6O4
Molecular Weight:142.11
Model No. :LGB-KA
Color : White or Cream Colored Acicular Crystal
Port Of Dispatch :Shanghai
Payment :FOB
Original Region :China
Lead Time :7days
Specification
Item |
Standard |
Result |
Appearance |
White or Cream Colored Acicular Crystal |
Conform |
Clarity of solution |
Colorless and transparent |
Conform |
Pathogens |
None |
None |
Melting Point |
153-156℃ |
154.8℃ |
Loss on drying |
max. 0.5% |
0.3% |
Iron |
max. 10ppm |
3ppm |
Residue on ignition |
max. 0.1% |
0.05% |
Chloride |
max. 50ppm |
10ppm |
Heavy metals(as Pb) |
max. 3ppm |
2ppm |
Arsenic |
max. 1ppm |
0.4ppm |
Assay |
min. 99.0% |
99.89% |
Kojic acid is a kind of specialized inhibitor for melanin. It can prevent the tyrosinase activity through synthesizing with copper ion in the cells after it enters skin cells. So it is used for skin lightening and anti-melasma. Effective for inhibiting melanin production, tyrosinase inhibitor. At present it is assigned into various kinds of cosmetics for curing freckles, spots on the skin of older people, pigmentation and acne. It also eliminates free radicals and strengthens cell activity.
Application
Skin care, sun care, skin whitening/lightening, treatment for age spots etc.
The reference addition is 1~3%.
Package
Packing in carton, inner sealed with 1kg*20 aluminium foil bag.
Packing in paper drum, inner sealed with 1kg*20 aluminium foil bag or 20kg plastic bag.
Storage
Store at room temperature in a cool and dry place.
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