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Kojic Acid Powder
Brand Name:IDOBIO Model Number:IDOBIO-98% kojic acid
Product Name:kojic acid Function:Anti-aging
cas:79725-98-7
Application:Whitening additives
Package:100g/box 1kg/box
Usage:Cosmetic Raw Materials
Product Description
What is Kojic acid?
Kojic acid is a chelation agent produced by several species of fungi, especially Aspergillus oryzae, which has the Japanese common name koji.
Kojic acid is a by-product in the fermentation process of malting rice, for use in the manufacturing of sake,
the Japanese rice wine.It is a mild inhibitor of the formation of pigment in plant and animal tissues,
and is used in food and cosmetics to preserve or change colors of substances.It forms a bright redcomplex with ferric ions.
Function of Kojic acid?
- Kojic acid can inhibit tyrosinase synthesis, so it can largely inhibit the skin melanin formation;
- Kojic acid is able to eliminate the free radicals in the human body, strengthen the activity of the leucocyte.
- Kojic acid have ideal effect in easing pain, relieving inflammation and curing many diseases
Application&usage ofKojic acid?
Cosmetics
Kojic Acid is used for increasing the brightness of facial skin.
It is commonly used in leave-on creams, anti-aging creams and lotions, around-eye creams, facial cleansers, which are generally applied to the face, but can also be used in body moisturizers and sunscreens.
Medical use:
Kojic acid also has antibacterial and antifungal properties.
Kojic acid and it's derivatives are used as an important material in antibiotic- cethamycin, anodyne, and antiphlogistic production.
Pesticide Biologic:
Fertilizer with 0.51.0% Kojic acid has a clearly effect on increase productionboth foodstuff and greenstuff.
Commonly used formulations:
kojic acid's uselevel added in cosmetic amounts to 0.2-1.0 percent.
appearance: |
white or off-white needle-like crystals |
Dissolubility: |
easily dissolves in water, colorless and transparent |
Pathogens: |
None/undetected |
Melting point: |
153~156°C |
Purity: |
99.0% min |
Residue on ignition: |
0.1% max |
Iron: |
10 PPM max |
Chlorides: |
50 PPM max |
Heavy metals: |
3 PPM max |
Arsenic: |
1 PPM ma |