| Customization: | Available |
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| Powder: | Yes |
| Customized: | Customized |
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Ectoine Powder Overview
Ectoine Powder, also known as tetrahydromethylpyrimidine carboxylic acid, is a natural amino acid derivative widely used in skincare and pharmaceuticals for its hydrating and protective properties. The market demand is growing due to its role in high-performance cosmetics.
Source and Production
Sourced from Halomonas elongata, our Ectoine Powder is produced via sustainable fermentation and advanced purification to ensure high purity and bioactivity.
Specifications
Available in >98% purity, it is white or off-white, odorless, with a slightly salty taste. Water-soluble, it fits well in serums, creams, and sun care products.
Applications
Used for hydration, anti-aging, and soothing sensitive skin, with a recommended addition of 0.5%-2%. It enhances skin barrier function and reduces irritation in finished products.
Why Choose Us
We offer high-purity Ectoine with eco-friendly sourcing, stable quality, and excellent customer feedback, making us the trusted choice for premium formulations.
COA
| Test Parameter | Specification | Test Method | Test Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Appearance | White powder | Visual Inspection | White powder |
| Assay (Magnesium Stearate content) | ≥99% | HPLC | 99.45% |
| Loss on Drying | ≤0.5% | Loss on Drying Method | 0.34% |
| Heavy Metals | ≤10ppm | ICP-MS | <5ppm |
| pH (1% solution) | 4.5 - 7.5 | pH Meter | 5.4 |
| Microbial Limits | Total Plate Count: ≤1,000 CFU/g | Plate Count Method | <100 CFU/g |
| Yeast and Mold: ≤100 CFU/g | Plate Count Method | <50 CFU/g | |
| E. coli: Negative | PCR or Culture | Negative | |
| Staphylococcus aureus: Negative | PCR or Culture | Negative | |
| Solubility | Insoluble in water, soluble in ethanol | Solubility Test | Insoluble in water, soluble in ethanol |
| Particle Size | ≤100 mesh | Sieve Analysis | Passes 100 mesh |
| Residual Solvents | Ethanol: ≤5000ppm | GC | <5000ppm |
| Microbial Limit (Bacteria) | Total Aerobic Count: ≤1000 CFU/g | Plate Count Method | <100 CFU/g |
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