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Medxtract Black Currant 1:2
- CAS Number
- 68606-81-5
- EC Number
- 271-749-0
- Chemical Family
- Plant Extracts
MEDXTRACT BLACK CURRANT 1:2 is a glycolic extract of leaves of Ribes Nigrum and is obtained by ultrasounds at low temperature (25°C).
Properties
- Physical Form
- Liquid
Product families
Cosmetic Ingredients — Cosmetic Actives
- Skin Actives
Cosmetic Ingredients — Functionals
- Conditioners & Emollients
Cosmetic Ingredients — Vitamins, Extracts & Oils
- Botanical Ingredients & Extracts
Other characteristics
- Brand
- Medxtract
- Functions
- Astringent, Conditioner, Emollient
- Benefit Claims
- Astringency, Emolliency, Skin Conditioning
- Astringency
- Emolliency
- Skin Conditioning
- Labeling Claims
GMO-free, Naturally Derived, Plant-Based, Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty; GMO-free; Naturally Derived; Plant-Based; Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty
- Ingredient Origin
- Natural Origin, Plant Origin
- Natural Origin
- Plant Origin
- Odor
- Characteristic
- Usage
MEDXTRACT BLACK CURRANT 1:2 possesses mainly emollient, skin conditioning and astringent properties and is widely used in cosmetics and personal care formulations, at concentrations ranging from 1 to 10%. Ribes Nigrum belongs to the botanical class of Saxifragaceae and is a species of Ribes berry native to Central and Northern Europe and Northern Asia. It is a small shrub growing to 2 m.
- Carrier
- Aqua
- Propylene Glycol
- Appearance
- Clear Liquid
- Technology
- Cosmetic Ingredients
- Preservatives
Benzyl Alcohol (0.4%) Sodium Benzoate (0.12%) Potassium Sorbate (0.08%)
- Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
- Astringent
- Conditioner
- Emollient
Technical data
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14 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Used Parts of Plant | Leaves | — |
| Concentration (Plant/Extract) | 1:2 | — |
| Propylene Glycol | 80-90 | — |
| Water Content | 10-20 | % |
| Dry Residue (180°C - 30°) | 1-2 | % |
| Specific gravity (20˚C) | 1.02-1.05 | — |
| Refraction index | 1.39-1.44 | — |
| Heavy Metals (Pb, Cd, Cr, Hg, As) | max. 10 | ppm |
| Pesticides Content | max. 5 | ppm |
| Total Microbial Count | max. 100 | UFC/ml |
| Benzyl Alcohol Content | 0.4 | % |
| Sodium Benzoate Content | 0.12 | % |
