Description: USP Grade (99.8% pure). Urea is a derivative from proteins, appears in urine, pH 7.2. Whitish cristalline powder or granules, slight ammoniacal odor. 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), Synonyms: carbamide (resin), carbamimidic acid, ureaphil, carbonyl diamide.
CAS: 57-13-6
INCI Name: Urea
Benefits:
- Excellent moisturizer and humectant
- Replenishes natural urea content in skin after cleansing (avoids dryness)
- Keratolytic properties (skin-exfoliating) at higher concentrations
- Has purifying and deodorizing effects
: Add to the water phase of the formulas, typical use level 2 - 15% in emulsions. For external use only.
Applications: Creams, lotions, sun care products, after-sun lotions, abrasive creams, cleansing products including shampoos & body washes.
Country of Origin: USA
Raw material source: Ammonia and carbon dioxide
Manufacture: Urea is produced from synthetic ammonia and carbon dioxide. The resulting urea is then separated from unchanged ammonium carbamate.
Animal Testing: Not animal tested
GMO: GMO free (does not contain plant-derived components)
Vegan: Does not contain animal-derived components
Documents:
SDS,
Fact Sheet,
Sample Recipe,
Certificate of Analysis
