Other names

Glycylbetaine, Oxyneurine. Trimethylglycine (TMG), Glycine Betaine, Trimethylbetaine, 1-Carboxy-N, N, N-trimethylmethan-aminium hydroxide inner salt

Chemical Formula:

C₅H₁₁NO₂

Structure

CAS No. :

107-43-7

EINECS No.: 

203-490-6

Molecular weight:

117.15

Content

Purity betaine anhydrous=99%

Appearance

White free flowing granule.

Product Characteristics

It's free flowing crystals and free-flowing

Index

Residual on ignition=0.2%
TMA residual=300ppm
Heavy metal(as Pb)=10ppm
As=2ppm
Loss on drying=1.0%

Properties

Non-toxic, highly purified, GMO-, preservative- & antioxidant-free betaine anhydrous (99%)

Application

Decorative cosmetics/Make-up
Hair care (Shampoos, Conditioners & Styling) > Shampoos
Skin care (Facial care, Facial cleansing, Body care, Baby care) > Body care > Hand creams & Lotions
Sun care (Sun protection, After-sun & Self-tanning) > Sun protection
Toiletries (Shower & Bath, Oral care...) > Shower & bath
Betaine anhydrous for facial mask, soaps, shampoos, rinses, hair removers, hair growers, medicated skin lotions, creams, milky lotions, hand creams, cosmetic oils, sunburn protection, skin packs and bath agents.

Functions

It attracts water and maintains cell water balance. Protects cellular macromolecules from external disturbance. It reduces stickiness for better skin feel with soft and smooth feel. It also works as a co-solubilizer& delivers richer and more luxurious foam. In skin care applications, it maintains the moisture balance of the skin in a natural way and strengthens skin barrier by improving tight junction’s integrity. It protects skin against inflammation. In hair care applications, it moisturizes hair, strengthens hair fibers to make hair naturally shiny and more elastic. It reduces irritancy of surfactants and protects scalp. In oral care products, it reduces irritancy of surfactants, gives better mouth feel. It possesses clinically proven efficacy against dry mouth symptoms. It provides moisture and freshness to tongue and gums.

Dosage

1-5%;
Bath agent: 10%;
Leave-on skin care: 8.7%

Packing

800kg/Bag, 25kg/Bag.

Storage

Store in cool, dry place in original container and protected from moisture.

Shelf life

24 months.

FAQs

Q: What does CG mean?

A: CG means cosmetic grade granule or crystal