Urea, USP

Urea, USP

Item No. HUM-UREA-01

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Description
Description
USP Grade (99.8% pure). Urea is a derivative from proteins, appears in urine. Synonyms: carbamide (resin), carbamimidic acid, ureaphil, carbonyl diamide.
Benefits
  • Excellent moisturizer and humectant
  • Replenishes natural urea content in skin after cleansing (avoids dryness)
  • Keratolytic properties (skin-exfoliating) at higher concentrations
  • Has purifying and deodorizing effects
Use
Add to the water phase of the formulas, typical use level 2 - 15% in emulsions. For external use only.
Applications
Creams, lotions, sun care products, after-sun lotions, abrasive creams, cleansing products including shampoos & body washes.
CAS
57-13-6
INCI
Urea
composition
Urea
Purity Grade
USP grade
Appearance
White cristalline powder or granules, slight ammoniacal odor
Solubility
Soluble in water; only partly soluble in glycerin (500 g/L in glycerin) and alcohols (10 g/L in 95% alcohol, 167 g/L in methanol)
Preservation
Preservative-free
Storage
Store light-protected at a cool and dry place
Country of Origin
USA
Raw Material Source
Ammonia and carbon dioxide
Manufacture
Urea is produced from synthetic ammonia and carbon dioxide. The resulting urea is then separated from unchanged ammonium carbamate.
Animal Testing
Not animal tested
GMO
GMO-free (does not contain plant-derived components)
Vegan
Does not contain animal-derived components
HS Code
3102100000