Cosmetic Ingredient 2-Hydroxyethylurea/Hydroxyethyl Urea CAS 2078-71-9
Product Description
Hydroxyethyl Urea, a derivative of Urea, that works as a strong moisturizer and humectant meaning that it helps the skin to cling onto water and thus to make it hydrated and elastic.
Hydroxyethyl Urea has a similar moisturizing ability to glycerin (measured at 5%), but it feels nicer on the skin as it is non-sticky and non-tacky and gives a lubricous and moist feeling to the skin.
COA
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STANDARD |
TEST RESULT |
| Assay | 99% Hydroxyethyl Urea | Conforms |
| Color | White powder | Conforms |
| Odor | No special smell | Conforms |
| Particle size | 100% pass 80mesh | Conforms |
| Loss on drying | ≤5.0% | 2.35% |
| Residue | ≤1.0% | Conforms |
| Heavy metal | ≤10.0ppm | 7ppm |
| As | ≤2.0ppm | Conforms |
| Pb | ≤2.0ppm | Conforms |
| Pesticide residue | Negative | Negative |
| Total plate count | ≤100cfu/g | Conforms |
| Yeast & Mold | ≤100cfu/g | Conforms |
| E.Coli | Negative | Negative |
| Salmonella | Negative | Negative |
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Conclusion |
Conform with Specification |
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Storage |
Stored in Cool & Dry Place, Keep Away From Strong Light And Heat |
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Shelf life |
2 years when properly stored |
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Function
1. Humectant : hydroxyethyl urea binds to water to increase skin hydration and water absorption. It is able to penetrate into the cuticle of the skin, increase the moisture content of the skin, relieve dryness, fill in fine lines, increase skin elasticity, and provide a pleasant feeling of use 1.
2. Film forming agent : hydroxyethyl urea leaves a protective coating on the surface of the skin or hair and helps to keep the skin and hair healthy .
3. Surfactant : It reduces the surface tension and causes the mixture to form evenly. As a special surfactant, hydroxyethyl urea can make the two liquids mixed evenly, which is very important for the formulation of cosmetics .
4. In addition, hydroxyethyl urea also has non-ionic properties, good compatibility with various substances, mild and non-irritating, which makes it widely used in cosmetics and personal care products .
Application
hydroxyethyl urea powders are used in various fields, including cosmetics and personal care products.
Hydroxyethyl urea is an aminoformyl carbamate that contains hydroxyethyl groups in its molecules, which makes it more effective than conventional urea in moisturizing and softening skin. Hydroxyethyl urea can absorb moisture from the air, maintain the water balance of the skin, and promote the regeneration and repair of skin cells, so it is widely used in cosmetics and personal care products. Specifically, hydroxyethyl urea powder is mainly used in the following aspects:
cosmetics : hydroxyethyl urea is widely used in cosmetic moisturizing products as a moisturizer. Its colorless to light yellow transparent liquid form makes it suitable for adding to various cosmetics, such as skin care products, hair care products, hair color products, etc., to provide hydration and moisturizing effects. The moisturizing ability of hydroxyethyl urea is relatively strong in similar moisturizers, and has no irritation to the skin and high safety. It can work cooperatively with a variety of cosmetic raw materials to provide a comfortable skin feeling .
Personal care products : In addition to cosmetics, hydroxyethyl urea is also used in personal care products, such as skin care products, shampoos, conditioners and so on. Its use is not only limited to surface moisturizing, but also can penetrate into the skin cuticle, play a certain role of hydration, prevent skin water loss, increase skin water content, relieve skin dryness, peeling, dry crack and other symptoms, to increase skin elasticity .
To sum up, hydroxyethyl urea powder plays an important role in the field of cosmetics and personal care products due to its excellent moisturizing properties and mild safety, providing consumers with a quality skin care and hair care experience.
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