Hydroxyethyl Urea

Commodity Name

WATEC^®HU50

Catalog #

230315

INCI Name

Hydroxyethyl Urea

CAS No.

2078-71-9

Molecular Formula

C₃H₈N₂O₂

Molecular Weight

104.11

Characteristics

Colorless transparent liquid, odorless

Recommended Dosage

1.0~5.0%

Solubility

Soluble in water

Applications

Moisturizing agent.

Mainly used in skin care products etc.

Suitable for lotion, gel, essence, and cream etc.

Description

WATEC^®HU50 is a 50% Hydroxyethyl Urea water solution. Hydroxyethyl Urea is a moisturizing agent that offers excellent moisturization efficacy and skin elasticity. It significantly improves sensory skin feel compared to key benchmarks, and can be used in skin care products without imparting stickiness or tackiness to the formulation. Consequently, little or no addition of aesthetic modifiers is required to improve final skin feel.

Besides, Hydroxyethyl Urea is neither sticky nor greasy and has a broad pH adaptability. Experiments show that the combination of Hydroxyethyl Urea and Glycerin could achieve better moisturizing effects

The Benefits of Hydroxyethyl Urea

1.   A super cosmetic softener and moisturizer with strong hydroscopicity and water retaining capacity;

2.   Better hygroscopic ability compares with glycerin or other hygroscopic agents;

3.   Improve skin feeling and thereby reduce the using level of conditioning agent in formula;

4.   Better synergistic reaction with other hygroscopic agents.

5.   Cost effective alternative to higher end moisturizing ingredients

Specification

Appearance

Colorless transparent liquid

Odor

Odorless

Solid Content

45.0~55.0%

pH

6.0~8.5

Total Bacterial Count

≤100CFU/g

Stability and Storage

• Packing: 200kg/drum

• Storage: Store in originally sealed packaging in a cool and dry place.

• Shelf-life: 24 months

• Keep the package tightly closed. Once opened, use contents quickly. In order to avoid secondary microbial contamination, following opening containers should be handled with special care