Appearance
White crystalline powder or light yellow liquid
Description
Panthenol draws moisture from the atmosphere and readily binds to water molecules. When applied to the hair panthenol will help to moisturize it and give it a shine and gloss. For this reason it has become a very popular ingredient in shampoos and conditioners. In ointments, panthenol is an effective skin penetrator. It is sometimes mixed with allantoin, in concentrations of up to 2-5%, and is used for treatment of sunburns, mild burns and minor skin disorders. It improves hydration, reduces itching and inflammation of the skin, and accelerates epidermal wounds' rate of healing.
Function
In cosmetics and personal-care products, panthenol is a humectant, emollient, and moisturizer. It binds to the hair shaft readily; so, it is a common component of commercial shampoos and hair conditioners. It coats the hair and seals its surface, lubricating the hair shaft and giving it a shiny appearance. It is also recommended by many tattoo artists as a post-tattooing moisturising cream.
Synonyms
DL-Panthenol 50% Sol’N Coemstic Grade; T/N: Unithol PN50; T/N: DL-Panthenol 50 L; Pantenol; Pantenolo; Panthenolum; DL-Panthenol; ;(+/-)-Panthenol
Storage
Should be stored in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area in tightly sealed containers.
Packages
- 250 ml. HDPE Bottle
- 20 kg. Pail
- 200 kg. Poly Drum
- 1 lb. Bulk
Industry
- Cosmetics
Product Class
- Emollient & esters
- moisturizer
- binders
Other
- Origin: Synthetic
- Shelf life: 2 years from mfg. date
- Freight Classification: NMFC 43940 SUB 2 CLASS 85
- Kosher Status: Not Kosher
- Flash Point: 246.3øC
- Melting Point: 66-69 øC
- API: NO
- Allergen: NO
- Hazmat: YES
- Molecular Weight: 205.25 g/mol