ZINC PCA- ▸ Skin care: Humectant that binds moisture.
- ▸ Skin conditioning: Skin-conditioning agent in creams and lotions.
- ▸ Cosmetics: Functional additive in personal-care formulations.
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Request SDS →Zinc PCA (CAS 15454-75-8), the zinc salt of pyrrolidone carboxylic acid (PCA). It is used in personal-care formulations as a humectant and skin-conditioning agent.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are zinc PCA and zinc oxide the same?
No. Zinc PCA (CAS 15454-75-8) is the zinc salt of pyrrolidone carboxylic acid, used as a humectant and skin-conditioning agent in personal care. Zinc oxide is inorganic ZnO used mainly in rubber, coatings, and as a pigment. They are chemically and functionally distinct.
What is another name for zinc PCA?
Zinc PCA is the zinc salt of pyrrolidone carboxylic acid, also referred to as zinc pyrrolidone carboxylate or zinc L-pidolate. CAS 15454-75-8 identifies the material consistently across these names.
What is zinc PCA used for?
It is used in personal-care formulations as a humectant that binds moisture and as a skin-conditioning additive in creams and lotions. RawSource supplies it as a bulk cosmetic raw material to formulators.
What is the chemical formula for zinc PCA?
Zinc PCA has the formula C10H12N2O6Zn (CAS 15454-75-8), the zinc salt formed from two pyrrolidone carboxylic acid units coordinated to one zinc ion.
How is bulk zinc PCA supplied?
RawSource supplies zinc PCA as a cosmetic-use raw material in bulk pack sizes with CoA and SDS available. Pricing depends on grade and order volume; request a current bulk quote.