1.1 General Information

Trade name:Arocos-LA natural

Supplier:Aromaholly Chemical (Jining) Co., Ltd

INCI name:Levulinic acid

CAS No.:123-76-2

EINECS No.:2204-649-2

1.2 Product Composition

INCI name:Levulinic acid

CAS No.:123-76-2

 

1.4 Product Short Description

Arocos-LA natural is 100% natural. It is an anti-microbial-, skin conditioning- & perfuming agent. It offers

good bactericidal efficacy in water-based products. It is a multi-functional cosmetic ingredient. It provides

masking properties and is ready to process liquid. It is suitable for natural cosmetics. As it is already diluted

in water, this liquid can be easily processed. It can be used with other combination partners with fungicidal

efficacy for better activity.

 

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): Colorless liquid or white powder
Odour (olfactory) Characteristic
Purity(titration): > 99.0%
Refractive Index( 20℃)(refractometric) 1.440-1.444
Specific Gravity( 25℃)(pyknometric) 1.136-1.142
Water Content (Karl Fischer) ≤ 0.5%

 

3.1  Physical And Chemical Properties

Molecular formula. C5H803
Molecular weight: 118.17
Appearance. Colorless liquid or white powder
Odour: Characteristic
Melting point: 33-35℃C
Boiling point. 245-246℃C
Flash point: 137 ℃C
Solubility Completely water miscible

3.2  Packing And Storage Conditions

Packing sizes: 25 kg/drum or 200 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-Oxovaleric acid (CAS: 123-76-2) 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
Levulinic acid ×
Name of the plant:Sugarcane
Plant part used:Bagasse

4.13 GMO

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