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Vitamin B3 (Niacinamide), USP
Description
Description
Niacinamide is one of the two forms of vitamin B3 (the other is niacin) and can be found in many foods including yeast, meat, fish, milk, eggs, green vegetables, beans, and cereal grains. Water-soluble form of niacin, an essential vitamin of the B group, known as vitamin B3. Purity 99-100%.
Benefits
- USP grade
- Has soothing activity useful for blemished skin
- Can improve the appearance of aged, hyperpigmented and photodamaged skin
- Can reduce the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines
- When combined with vitamin A palmitate, niacinamide showed enhanced skin lightening properties
Use
Add to water phase of formula or directly into a finished cream or cream base. Typical use level is 1-6 %, with 5% being a typical and effective concentration. For external use only. Avoid adding to an acidic product, ideal final pH of product should be 6. Should not be combined with l-asorbic acid. It can hydrolyze and form nicotinic acid at higher or lower pH, which can result in skin irritation. For external use only.
Applications
Products for blemished skin, lotions, creams, sun care & after sun products, makeup products, anti-aging products.
Details
CAS
98-92-0
INCI
Niacinamide
composition
Niacinamide
Purity Grade
USP grade
Appearance
White powder, odorless
pH Value
pH range: 6-7.5 (5% water solution)
Solubility
Soluble in water, ethanol, glycerol
Preservation
Preservative-free
Storage
Preserve in original, tightly closed container. Store light protected in a cool, dry place.
Country of Origin
India
Raw Material Source
Starting material is 3-methyl-1 ,5-diaminopentane
Manufacture
Niacinamide is made synthetically. 3-methyl-1 ,5-diaminopentane is processed to picoline (3-methylpyridine), which is ammoxidated and then biocatalytically hydrolysed to niacinamide.
Animal Testing
Not animal tested
GMO
GMO-free
Vegan
Does not contain animal-derived components
HS Code
2936291630
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