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101015 RonaCare® Allantoin

Cosmetic Ingredient

INCI: Allantoin

CHEMICAL COMPOSITION: CAS NO. CHEM. FORMULA

Allantoin 97-59-6 C4H6N4O3

APPEARANCE: White crystalline powder

ODOR: Odorless

STORAGE: Tightly closed. Dry. Protected from light.

Store at +5 °C to +30 °C

SHELF LIFE: Minimum 3 years

TECHNICAL ASPECTS:
Solubility: (25°C) Soluble in Water (5,7 g/l), ethanol (0,6g/l);
Soluble in NaOH sol.
pH Value:(0,5%) 4-6 (at 20°C)
Temperature Stability: Up to 80°C

FUNCTION: Soothing agent (Anti-Inflammatory)

Skin Conditioning

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POTENTIAL APPLICATION: Face & Body care

Dermocosmetic products
Baby care
Shaving products
Hand & Nail care
Sun care & After sun
Bath products
Oral care

RECOMMENDED USE LEVEL: 0.1 – 0.5 %

FORMULATION ASPECTS: RonaCare® Allantoin can be incorporated into the water phase of
emulsions and heated to 80 °C. pH 4-9 is recommended (Hydrolytic
decomposition with strong acids and alkalis).
Compatible with most cosmetic raw materials.

EFFICACY STUDIES: in vivo

•Positive impact on cell proliferation
•Redness reduction on skin after surfactant or mechanical stress
•Skin repair and reduction of TEWL after surfactant or mechanical
stress

KEY PROPERTIES/ CLAIMS: Supports wound healing and skin renewal

Enhances soothing, cleansing and healing action
Helps maintain skin’s moisture levels
Skin smoothing

DATE OF ISSUE: January 2022

NOTES: For further information, see Specification and Safety Data Sheet and
Rona®Profile (Cosmetic Ingredient Dossier)

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