Allantoin 1kg

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Allantoin - nature identical A soothing, healing and skin conditioning agent valued for use in creams and lotions for these properties and as a skin protectant. Allantoin is found in many plants, such as comfrey, horse chestnut and bearberry. Although allantoin can be isolated from these plants, the allantoin used in cosmetics and personal care products is a manufactured ingredient. The allatoin we stock is RonaCare® Allantoin, a 'nature-identical’ (a complete synthesis of the original structure) product free from animal-derived raw materials. A white, odourless, crystalline powder, soluble in water and alcohol. Nontoxic, nonirritating and nonallergenic. It has been called a counter irritant that helps alleviate the irritating effects of soap, surfactants, oils, acidic and alkaline ingredients. Allantoin works by hastening the healing processes of the body, helping the skin to help itself. In texts such as the Merck Index, British Pharmaceutical Codex and the United States Dispensatory it has also been termed a cell proliferant, chemical debrider and epithelization stimulant. It has been said that allantoin can clean away necrotic tissue, speeding the growth of new healthy tissue. Since it stimulates healthy new tissue growth, healing epithelization may take place. The FDA has only recognized it as a skin protectant, not as a wound healing agent. As a skin protectant, allantoin has long been known to enhance creams and lotions. It can be incorporated into all kinds of cosmetics including shampoos, foam baths, baby powders and lipsticks. It is also used in various dental preparations and in topical pharmaceuticals. While allantoin can be used in OTC products (cosmeceuticals) and statements made about it's properties, when added to a cosmetic product and no claims are made, the product remains a cosmetic. Use rate is 0.5 - 2.0% w/w. Small concentrations can be added to the water phase, to incorporate more than 0.5% into an emulsion, add during the cooling phase once the temperature has dropped below 50°C/122°F   According to the manufacturer: "RonaCare® Allantoin: Promote Cell Proliferation & Skin Repair The main function of allantoin is to stimulate cell proliferation and to promote skin repair by enhancing the rebuilding of intact granulation tissue. In pharmaceutical applications, allantoin is used e.g. in the treatment of ulcers, slow-healing wounds, and burns. In cosmetics and skincare applications, allantoin is used as an additive in numerous preparations where it displays its anti-irritant, cleansing, and healing properties. Allantoin is non-toxic, non-irritating and effective in low concentrations. In hair care, the keratolytic action of allantoin is used to break up dandruff scales. The amphoteric character of allantoin prolongs keratolytic activity. EMD Chemicals RonaCare® Allantoin is effective at low concentration levels. Efficacy Studies: -Faster renewal of the upper layer of the epidermis (stratum corneum)   -Highest level of efficacy of allantoin is achieved when used topically   -Skin repair after: UV induced skin irritation, chemically induced skin irritation, mechanically induced skin irritation. Key Properties and Claims   -Accellerated wound healing through cell proliferation   -Soothing, cleansing and healing of the skin   -Effective at low concentration levels   -Breaks up dandruff scales due to keratolytic action" Chemical name: glyoxyl-diureide or 5-uredohydantoin, glyoxylic acid diureide. Molecular weight: 158.12. Melting range: 225°C Heavy metals: 10 ppm maximum. Solubility in water: 0.5% @ 25°C. CAS 97-59-6 Click here to visit manufacturer's web site RonaCare brochure can be found here