Protachem™ SPCA
- CAS Number
- 28874-51-3
- EC Number
- 249-277-1
- INCI Name
- Sodium PCA
Protachem™ SPCA is the sodium salt of 2-pyrrolidone-5-carboxylic acid, enzymatically derived from glutamic acid (an amino acid) and is sold as a 50% aqueous solution. It is commonly referred to as the Natural Moisturizing Factor, Sodium PCA occurs naturally in human skin and is responsible for binding moisture to the cells. Sodium PCA is a high performance humectant that can hold several times its weight in water. These water binding properties make Protachem SPCA an ideal moisturizer for skin and hair care products.
Properties
- Physical Form
- Liquid
Product families
Applications
- Color Cosmetics
- Hair Care
- Skin Care
- Sun Care
Product Families
- Hair Actives
- Conditioners & Emollients
Other characteristics
- Brand
- Protachem
- Functions
Anti-Static Agent, Conditioner, Humectant, Moisturizing Agent
- Benefit Claims
Broad pH Stability, Hair Elasticity, Humectancy, Moist Feel, Moisturizing, Pleasant Feel, Skin Conditioning, Softening, Static Reduction, Temperature stability; Broad pH Stability; Hair Elasticity; Humectancy; Moist Feel; Moisturizing; Pleasant Feel; Skin Conditioning; Softening; Static Reduction; Temperature stability
- Labeling Claims
Clean at Sephora, Credo Clean Standard, Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty; Clean at Sephora; Credo Clean Standard; Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty
- Certifications & Compliance
- REACH (Europe)
- Markets
- Personal Care
- Use Levels
- 1 - 5%
- Appearance
- Colorless to pale yellow liquid
- Technology
- Cosmetic Ingredients
- Benefits and Features
Found in skin and plays the role of a natural moisturizing factor ingredient.; Derived from amino acids; Extremely hygroscopic and imparts a pleasant moist feeling to skin and hair.; Increases softness and elasticity of skin and hair.; Good anti-static agent for hair care products.; Stable in a broad range of temperature and pH.; Rapidly biodegradable.; Use in skin care, hair care, sun care and color cosmetic products.; Note: Do not use this product in formulas containing N-nitrosating agents.
- Certifications and Compliance
- REACH (Europe)
- Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
- Anti-Static Agent
- Conditioner
- Humectant
- Moisturizing Agent
Technical data
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5 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen Content | 4.45 - 4.82 | % |
| Specific Gravity | 1.25 - 1.30 | — |
| Transmittance | min. 96 | % |
| pH (at 25°C) | 6.8 - 7.4 | — |
| Solids Content | 48 - 52 | % |
