Dihydroxyacetone

Dihydroxyacetone

Item No. STN-DHA-01
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Description
Description
FDA-approved self-tanning agent obtained by bacterial degradation of natural phosphate sugar. Synonyms: dihyxal, otan, oxantin.
Benefits
  • Reacts with proteins in the skin thereby forming melanoidin-like brown compounds within 2 hours producing a suntanned appearance
  • Note: tan does not protect against UV-rays like the melanin-tan produced by sunbathing!
  • Can be combined with erythrulose
Use
Can be added to formulations as is, usual final concentration 2-12%, lower concentration for lighter tan or face, higher concentration for darker shade and body. DHA may lose its tanning effect (or induce discolorations) when combined with alpha-hydroxy acids, titanium dioxide, zinc oxide, iron oxide pigments, or certain perfumes. Avoid using amino acids, proteins, peptides, EDTA. Final product should be in the pH range between 3.5 and 5, this will prevent it from early degradation. Usually combined with erythrulose for a deeper, natural looking tan. For external use only.
Applications
All kinds of self-tanning cosmetic products including creams and lotions, cream foundations.
CAS
96-26-4
INCI
1,3-dihydroxy-2-propanone
composition
1,3-dihydroxy-2-propanone
Purity Grade
No purity grade applicable
Appearance
Off-white, fine crystalline powder, characteristic odor
pH Value
pH range: 4-6
Solubility
Soluble in water & alcohol
Preservation
Preservative-free
Storage
Store refrigerated (4-8oC / 39-46oF)
Country of Origin
USA
Raw Material Source
Glycerin, sorbitol
Manufacture
DHA is produced by bacterial-driven enzymatic degradation of natural glycerin in the presence of sorbitol.
Animal Testing
Not animal tested
GMO
No data available
Vegan
Does not contain animal-derived components
HS Code
2914406000
Proposition 65
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including formaldehyde and methanol, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer or reproductive toxicity. For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov
Regulatory Information
Dihydroxyacetone is a FDA-approved color additive but is exempt from batch certification. It may be safely used in amounts consistent with good manufacturing practice in externally applied cosmetics intended solely or in part to impart a color to the human body.