Ectoin is used in the healthcare, life sciences, and cosmetics industries. It is widely used in daily chemical products. Because it is mild and non-irritating, it has the best moisturizing power and no greasy feeling. It can be added to all kinds of skincare products, such as toner, sunscreen lotion, cream, mask liquid, spray, repair liquid, cosmetic water, and so on.
Items |
Specification |
|---|---|
Appearance |
White to off-white powder |
Specific Rotation |
+139°-+145° |
Loss on Drying |
≤0.50% |
Chloride(Cl) |
≤0.05% |
Ammonium(NH4) |
≤200PPM |
Iron(Fe) |
≤20PPM |
Residue on ignition |
≤0.10% |
Heavy metal (ICP) Arsenic (As) |
≤2ppm |
Colony count |
≤100CFU/g |
pH(2% aqueous solution) |
6.0-8.0 |
Assay |
≥98.0% |
Hydroxytetrahydropyrimidine content(HPLC) |
≤1.0% |