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Sinoway Industrial Co.Ltd.
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Product name
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Kojic acid
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CAS No.
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501-30-4
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Molecular Formula
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C6H6O4
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Molecular Weight
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142.111
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Quality Standard
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99% up by HPLC
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Appearance
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White powder
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ANALYSIS
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SPECIFICATION
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RESULTS
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Appearance
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White Powder
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Complies
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Melting point
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92-96 。C
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Complies
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Ignition Residue
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< 0.5%
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0.07%
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Color reaction of Ferric Chloride
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Negative
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Negative
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Loss on Drying
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≤ 0.50%
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0.1%
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Heavy Metal
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≤ 10 ppm
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Complies
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Arsenic
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≤ 2 ppm
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Complies
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Pathogen
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Bacteria ≤ 300cfu/g
Fungus ≤ 100cfu/g
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< 100 cfu/g
< 50 cfu/g
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Assay (by HPLC)
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≥ 99%
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99.58%
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Conclusion
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Comform with the specification
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Function of Kojic acid
1.Anti-aging Effect: Products containing Kojic Acid may lighten the skin, which can improve the appearance of age spots and sun damage. The reduction of dark spots can have an anti-aging effect.
2.Treat Melasma: Kojic Acid may also be helpful in decreasing melasma, which is darkening of the skin due to pregnancy.
3.Decrease the Appearance of Scars: Kojic Acid may also reduce the discoloration of scars. Although the acid does not improve the thickness of scar tissue, it may reduce dark pigmentation associated with certain types of scars. Lightening the scar may make it less noticeable.
4.Antifungal Benefits: Kojic Acid is also thought to have some antifungal benefits. It may be helpful in preventing and treating certain fungal infections, such as athlete's foot and yeast infections.
5.Antibacterial Effects: Kojic Acid may also provide antibacterial benefits. It may help decrease the chances of developing common types of bacterial skin infections.
Application of Kojic acid
1. Applied in Agriculture: kojic acid is used in producing biological pesticides;
2. Applied in Medicine: kojic acid has been used as the an important material of cephalosporin-type antibiotics;
3. Applied in other fields: kojic acid is also used as iron analytical reagent and film spotting agent, etc;
4. Applied in Cosmetics: kojic acid has been widely added into the lotion, face mask, liquid cream and skin cream. Recommendation usage for cosmetics: 0.2~1.0%;
5. Applied in Food additive: kojic acid work as antiseptic,antioxidant, preservative and color stablizer in meat processing, also act as useful materials of food aromatizer - maltol and ethylmaltol.
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Appearance
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White or off white crystal
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Assay
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≥99.0%
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Melting point
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152~156℃
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Loss on drying
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≤0.5%
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Ignition residue
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≤0.1%
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(ppm)
Chloride
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≤100ppm
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Heavy metal
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≤3ppm
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Arsenic
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≤1ppm
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Ferrum
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≤10ppm
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GUANGDONG LUCKERKONG BIOTECH CO.,LTD
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INCI Name: Kojic acid
Application: skin whitening and antioxidant products
Appearance: white crystalline powder
Molecular formula: C6H6O
Molecular weight: 142.11
CAS Number: 501-30-4
Storage and shelf life: Store tightly, out of light, in a cool dry place. Under the conditions of strict compliance with storage requirements, it can be guaranteed for 2 years. |
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