Appearance
Light yellow powder
Function
Is a skin-lightening ingredient that acts by inhibiting the melanocyte's production of tyrosinase. Can be naturally obtained from the gentian root.
Synonyms
Methyl 2,5 Dihydroxy Benzoate; Methyl Gentisate; Gentisic acid methyl; Methyl 2,5-Dihydroxyben
Storage
Keep container tightly closed in a cool, well-ventilated area.
Packages
- 5 Gram Poly Bag
- 100 Gram HDPE WM Bottle
- 250 Gram HDPE WM Bottle
- 5 kg. Drum
- 15 kg. Drum
Industry
- Cosmetics
Product Class
- Chelating agents [sequestrants]
Other
- Origin: Synthetic
- Shelf life: 2 years from mfg. date
- Freight Classification: NMFC 43940 S 2 CL 85
- Kosher Status: Not Kosher
- Flash Point: 121.6øC
- Melting Point: 86-88 øC
- API: NO
- Allergen: NO
- Hazmat: YES
- Molecular Weight: 168.15 g/mol