pH Adjusters/Chelating Agents (Cosmetic Ingredients)
- Main Applications
Cosmetics,Quasi-drugs
- Applications
pH adjusters are used to maintain the appropriate pH level of cosmetic products.
Chelating agents are added to inactivate metal ions that may enter the formulation and cause product degradation.
By stabilizing the pH and neutralizing trace metals, these ingredients help preserve product quality and extend shelf life.
Ka-Na-Ale™ CU-350 (Biodegradable Chelating Agent)
| Item Number | Ka-Na-Ale™ CU-350 |
|---|---|
| Features | This is a biodegradable chelating agent with excellent chelation performance across various inorganic ions. It helps suppress the oxidation of oils and enhances dye deposition in hair color formulations. Its strong chelating ability is maintained even under alkaline conditions, making it suitable for a wide range of cosmetic applications. |
| Japanese Labeling Name | 水、ヒドロキシイミノジコハク酸4Na |
| INCI | Water, Tetrasodium Hydroxy Iminodisuccinate |
| 中文INCI | ー |
| NMPA | Not Registered |
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Structure

Chelating effect

Inhibiting the oxidation of fats and oils effect

Technical Data
Organic Acid
| Item Number | Ka-Na-Ale™ CG-SA | Ka-Na-Ale™ CG-SS |
|---|---|---|
| Features | Succinic acid and disodium succinate are dicarboxylic acids widely used not only in cosmetics but also in food and pharmaceutical applications. In cosmetics, they are primarily used as pH adjusters, and are also incorporated into bath additives and hair care products for their hair-repairing properties. | |
| Japanese Labeling Name | コハク酸 | コハク酸2Na |
| INCI | Succinic Acid | Disodium Succinate |
| 中文INCI | 琥珀酸 | 琥珀酸二钠 |
| NMPA | Registered | |
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Structure

Hair repair effect

Improvement of Hair Strength

Improvement of Hair Bending Recovery

Improvement of Hair Surface Smoothness
(Friction Coefficient)

Improvement of Hair Tensile Recovery

Technical Data
BISHOKUBAI™ CR Series (Polycarboxylic Acid Polymer)
| Item Number | BISHOKUBAI™ CR-A100 | BISHOKUBAI™ CR-A8000 | BISHOKUBAI™ CR-H35 | BISHOKUBAI™ CR-H1700 | BISHOKUBAI™ CR-H40K | BISHOKUBAI™ CR-C50 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Features | This is an anionic, water-soluble polymer based on acrylic acid. It exhibits chelating, dispersing, and thickening effects, making it suitable for various cosmetic applications. The product line includes six grades with different molecular weights, allowing for tailored performance depending on formulation needs. | |||||
| Mw | 10,000 | 800,000 | 3,500 | 170,000 | 4,000,000~ 5,000,000 | 5,000 |
| Japanese Labeling Name | ポリアクリル酸、水 | ポリアクリル酸Na、水 | (アクリル酸/MA)コポリマーNa、水 | |||
| INCI | Polyacrylic Acid, Water | Sodium Polyacrylate, Water | Sodium Acrylic Acid/MA Copolymer, Water | |||
| 中文INCI | 聚丙烯酸、水 | 聚丙烯酸钠、水 | 丙烯酸/MA 共聚物钠、水 | |||
| NMPA | Registered | |||||
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Structure

Chelating effect

Foam quality improvement effect


Technical Data
Nippon Shokubai’s Ingredients for Cosmetics
