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Catalog Number | CI-SC-0027 |
Product Name | Urea, USP |
CAS | 57-13-6 |
Structure | |
Description | USP Grade (99.8% pure). Urea is a derivative from proteins, appears in urine. Synonyms: carbamide (resin), carbamimidic acid, ureaphil, carbonyl diamide. |
Solubility | Soluble in water; only partly soluble in glycerin (500 g/L in glycerin) and alcohols (10 g/L in 95% alcohol, 167 g/L in methanol) |
Appearance | White cristalline powder or granules, slight ammoniacal odor |
Application | Creams, lotions, sun care products, after-sun lotions, abrasive creams, cleansing products including shampoos & body washes. |
Storage | Store light-protected at a cool and dry place |
Composition | Urea |
Features And Benefits | Excellent moisturizer and humectantReplenishes natural urea content in skin after cleansing (avoids dryness)Keratolytic properties (skin-exfoliating) at higher concentrationsHas purifying and deodorizing effects |
GMO | GMO-free (does not contain plant-derived components) |
HS Code | 3102100000 |
INCI | Urea |
Manufacture | Urea is produced from synthetic ammonia and carbon dioxide. The resulting urea is then separated from unchanged ammonium carbamate. |
Preservation | Preservative-free |
Purity Grade | USP grade |
Raw Material Source | Ammonia and carbon dioxide |
Uses | Add to the water phase of the formulas, typical use level 2 - 15% in emulsions. For external use only. |