1.1  General Information

Trade name: Arocos-PAA natural

Supplier: Aromaholly Chemical (Jining) Co., Ltd

INCI name: p-Anisic acid

CAS No.: 100-09-4

EINECS No.: 202-818-5

1.2  Product Composition

INCI name: p-Anisic acid

CAS No.: 100-09-4

1.3  Chemical Structure

1.4  Product Short Description

Arocos-PAA natural by Aromaholly is 100% natural. It acts as a strong fungicide which reduces yeast and

mold with a reliable performance. It can be combined with other ingredients to get a full antimicrobial

protection of formulae. Suitable for full protection of surfactant-based products like shampoos or shower

gels.

1.5  Application

Antiperspirants & deodorants, color cosmetics, skin cleansing, baby-, hair-, skin and sun care products. It

shows compatibility with surfactants, UV-filters, lecithin, phospholipids, cosmetic oils, perfumes and active

ingredients.

2.1  Specified Data Analyzed Per Batch

Appearance (visual) White to off-white powder
Odour (olfactory): Characteristic
Purity(HPLC): > 99.0%
Melting Point (Melting Point Apparatus) 183.0-186.0℃
Water (Karl Fischer) ≤ 0.5%
Loss on drying (At 105’℃ for 3 hours) ≤ 0.5%

3.1  Physical And Chemical Properties

Molecular formula: C8H8O3
Molecular weight: 152.15
Appearance. White to off-white powder
Odour: Characteristic
Boiling point: 275℃
Flash point: 185 °C
Solubility: Insoluble

 

3.2  Packin And Storage Conditions

Packing sizes: 20 kg/drum
Pallet: EU pallet, 120*80 cm
Storage conditions: Dry, well ventilated, preferable full, hermetically sealed
Shelf life. At least 24 months if unopened and stored underproper conditions

 

4.1

Regulatroy Compliance

4-methoxybenzoic acid (100-09-4) is included/listed in the following international inventories:

EINECS (Europe); TCSI (Taiwan); ENCS (Japan); TSCA (USA); NDSL (Canada); KECI (Korea);

IECSC (China); AICS (Australia); PICCS (Philippines); NZIoC (New Zealand)

4.2  Regulatory Status For Cosmetic Application

Product complies with Regulation (EU) No. 1223/2009 in all the defined requirements.

4.3  Additives

Product contains only the specified ingredients. No other substances like antioxidants, fragrances,

preservatives, colorants or other are added.

 

4.4  Impurities

Not expected* Present# ppm
BSE/TSE ×
Dioxin ×
Formaldehyde ×
Gluten ×
Lactose ×
Pesticides ×
Phthalates ×
Residual solvents ×
Heavy metals* total ≤10
Arsenic (As) ≤0.5
Lead (Pb) ≤ 0.25
Mercury (Hg) ≤0.1
Cadmium (Cd) ≤ 0.25

4.5  Allergens

Product does not contain any of the 26 allergenic flavours or fragrances listed in Regulation (EC) No.

1223/2009 . Annex III.

4.6  VOC

Product does not contain any additional volatile organic compounds.

4.7  CMR

Product is not rated as CMR (category 1A, 1B and 2) and does not contain any ingredient rated as CMR

according to Regulation (EC) No. 1223/2009 in association with Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008/EC.

4.8  SVHC

Product is neither listed as SVHC substances nor contains any material which is listed as SVHC substance.

4.9  Nanomaterial

Product is not embraced by article 16 Regulation (EC) No. 1223/2009.

4.10 Animal Testing

The Aromaholly Chemical has never conducted any animal testing for cosmetic.

4.11 Irradiation

Product has not been irradiated in any step of the entire production process.

4.12 Origin

Substances (INCl name) Synthetic Biotechnology Vegetal
p-Anisic acid ×
Name of the plant:
Star anise
Plant part used: Fruit
Origin: China

4.13 GMO

The product is not subject to labelling according to Regulations (EC) No. 1829/2003 and 1830/2003.