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Capsaicin 95% (Natural)
Capsaicin 95% (Natural) is a terpene alkaloid that has been found in capsicum and has diverse biological activities. It is an active ingredient in chili peppers and is used as an analgesic in topical ointments and dermal patches to relieve pain, typically in concentrations between 0.025% and 0.1%.
Properties
- Physical Form
- Powder
- Solid
Product families
Applications
Personal Care — Beauty & Care
- Skin Care
- Treatment Products
Product Families
Cosmetic Ingredients — Cosmetic Actives
- Skin Actives
Other characteristics
- Functions
- Healing Agent
- Labeling Claims
Credo Clean Standard, Natural, Naturally Derived, Plant-Based, Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty; Credo Clean Standard; Natural; Naturally Derived; Plant-Based; Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty
- Ingredient Origin
- Natural Origin, Non-Animal Origin, Plant Origin
- Natural Origin
- Non-Animal Origin
- Plant Origin
- Odor
- Mild, but highly irritant
- Taste
- Pungent, burning
- Markets
- Personal Care
- PACKAGING
- 1kg packet
- Use Levels
- 0.025 - 0.1%
- Appearance
- White to off white crystalline powder
- Soluble In
- 95% alcohol
- Application
Capsaicin is used as an analgesic in topical ointments and dermal patches to relieve pain, typically in concentrations between 0.025% and 0.1%.
- Technology
- Cosmetic Ingredients
- Packaging Type
- Packets
- Application Format
- Ointments
- Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
- Healing Agent
- Treatment Product Applications
- Pain Relief Products
Technical data
Table 1 of 2
3 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Escherichia coli | max. 3 | MPN/g | BAM, online, Feb.,2013, Chapter 4 |
| Total Plate Count | max. 10 | cfu/g | BAM, online Jan. 2001 Chapter 3 |
| Total Yeast and Mold Count | max. 10 | cfu/g | BAM, online, April 2001, Chapter 18 |
Table 2 of 2
8 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arsenic Content | max. 1 | ppm | AOAC 16th Edition |
| Cadmium | max. 1 | ppm | AOAC 16th Edition |
| Lead Content | max. 2 | ppm | AOAC 16th Edition |
| Mercury Content | max. 1 | ppm | AOAC 16th Edition |
| Moisture Content | max. 1 | % | FCC IXth Edition |
| Residual Solvent | max. 25 | ppm | FCC IXth Edition |
| Salmonella | Absent | in 25g | BAM, online, August 2016, Chapter 5 |
| Total Capsaicinoids | min. 95 | % | HPLC Method |
