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Hydroxyethyl Urea

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Catalog Number CI-SC-0600
Product Name Hydroxyethyl Urea
CAS 1320-51-0
Description Hydroxyethyl urea is a low-molecular-weight, highly water-soluble, hygroscopic solid that functions as a moisturizer and humectant in cosmetics and personal care products. It is a derivative of urea, singly substituted with 2-ethanol. It is usually available as an aqueous solution in water.
Application Hydroxyethyl urea provides excellent moisturization and is found in numerous personal care products like face, body, feet, and hand lotions and creams, anti-aging products, bath products, color cosmetics, depilatories, antiperspirants, hair shampoos, etc.
Skin care: It is a strong moisturizer and humectant that helps the skin to hold onto water thus making it hydrated and elastic. It has a moisturizing ability similar to that of glycerin and provides a non-sticky and moist feel. It is used at a concentration of 20.6% in leave-on products, and 5% in sprays
Features And Benefits Humectant
Moisturising
Skin conditioning
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