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Urea, USP

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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.
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