L-Arginine C

The Moisturizing and Conditioning Agent

Type: Technical Datasheet

Supplier: Ajinomoto

L-Arginine C by Ajinomoto is an amino acid-derived ingredient that functions as a moisturizing agent, aesthetic enhancer, conditioning agent, neutralizing agent, and anti-static agent. It improves dyeing performance and color retention for temporary dyes, mitigates irritation potential, and prevents color fading in oxidative dyes. Acting as an anchor for PCA and other amino acids, L-Arginine C is widely used in make-up, skin care, and hair care products. Additionally, it supports the skin’s barrier function, promotes wound healing, and possesses antioxidant properties that aid in repairing skin damage.

Key Properties

Innovative Ingredient for Skin and Hair Care:

• Provides superior moisturizing benefits.
• Enhances dyeing performance and color retention.
• Reduces irritation potential in formulations.
• Prevents oxidative dye color fading.
• Acts as a stabilizing agent for PCA and other amino acids.
• Supports skin’s barrier function and promotes wound healing.
• Possesses antioxidant properties that aid in skin damage repair.
• Functions as an anti-static and masking agent in formulations.

Claims

• Conditioning agent.
• Buffering and neutralizing agent.
• Improves color retention and color stability.
• Moisturizing benefits for skin and hair.
• Anti-static properties.
• Masking agent to reduce product odor.

Applications

Hair Care:

• Color-protective shampoos and conditioners.
• Temporary hair dye products.
• Hair care formulations targeting reduced irritation and static control.
• Products aimed at promoting hair growth and reducing hair loss.

Skin Care:

• Moisturizing creams and serums.
• Skin conditioning treatments.
• Products supporting wound healing and skin regeneration.

Decorative Cosmetics:

• Make-up formulations with enhanced aesthetic appeal.

Technical and Formulation Data

• INCI Name: Arginine
• CAS Number: 74-79-3
• EINECS/ELINCS No.: 200-811-1
• Origin/Nature: Amino acid-derived
• Product Properties:
  • Formulation: Compatible with a wide range of formulations. Practical HSP determinations provide better certainty for compatibility.
  • Applications: Suitable for aqueous-based systems and diverse product formulations.

• Compliance:

  • Meets EU and US regulatory standards.
• Appearance: White crystals or crystalline powder.
• pH Value: 10.5-12.0 (in 10% solution)

Product Status: Commercial

Supplier:

L-Arginine C Superior Moisturizing & Conditioning Agent is supplied by Ajinomoto.

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