Coscare Alpha-A
- CAS Number
- 84380-01-8
- EC Number
- 617-561-8
- INCI Name
- Alpha-Arbutin
- Chemical Name
- Alpha-Arbutin
Coscare Alpha-A is a pure, water-soluble biosynthetic active ingredient. It is the most effective, fast and safe skin brightener. Structurally, Coscare Alpha-A is an a-glucoside. The a-glucoside bond offers higher stability and efficacy than the β-form in the related beta-arbutin.
Properties
- pH
- 3.5 - 6.5
- Physical Form
- Crystals
- Powder
Identification
- Molecular Formula
- C₁₂H₁₆O₇
Product families
- Skin Actives
Other characteristics
- Brand
- Coscare
- Synonyms
- α-Arbutin
- Functions
- Brightening Agent, Toning Agent
- Benefit Claims
Brightening, Even Skin Tone, Skin Tanning Reduction; Brightening; Even Skin Tone; Skin Tanning Reduction
- Labeling Claims
Clean at Sephora, Credo Clean Standard, Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty; Clean at Sephora; Credo Clean Standard; Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty
- Use Levels
- 2.0%
- Appearance
- White Fine Powder or Crystals
- Soluble In
- Water
- Technology
- Cosmetic Ingredients
- HIGHLIGHTS
Promotes brightening and an even skin tone on all skin types.; Minimizes the appearance of liver spots.; Can reduce the degree of skin tanning after UV exposure.
- Storage and Handling
Store at room temperature, keep sealed and away from light.
- Packaging Information
- 1.0 kg/ bag
- Formulation Guideline
Coscare Alpha-A is a water-soluble, white to off-white powder or crystals which is easily incorporated into the water phase of cosmetic formulations. Coscare Alpha-A is stable against hydrolysis as tested in the pH range from 3.5 to 6.5.
- Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
- Brightening Agent
- Toning Agent
Technical data
Table 1 of 2
13 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Arsenic Content | max. 2.0 | ppm |
| Heavy Metal | max. 10 | ppm |
| Heavy Metal | max. 10 | ppm |
| Loss on Drying | max. 0.5 | % |
| pH (1% in water) | 5 – 7 | — |
| Plubum | max. 1 | ppm |
| Residue on Ignition | max. 0.5 | % |
| Assay | max. 99.5 | % |
| Melting Point (±0.5) | 202 - 210 | °C |
| Specific Optical Rotation [α]D 20 | +174.5 ̊ - +186.0 ̊ | — |
| Infrared Characteristic Peak | Conforms | — |
| Transparency in Water | Transparent Colorless no suspended | — |
Table 2 of 2
4 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Total Plate count | max. 300 | cfu/g |
| Yeast and mold Content | max. 100 | cfu/g |
| Escherichia coli | Negative | — |
| Staphylococcus Aureus | Negative | — |
