Protameen Chemicals supplies PEG & Specialty Esters worldwide. These products have a variety of uses in the personal care industry, including emolients, emulsifiers, opacifiers, humectants, solubilizers, and binders. When added to cosmetic formulations, they reduce the greasy feel of oily components.
Protachem SPCA™ is the sodium salt of 2-pyrrolidone-5-carboxylic acid, enzymatically derived from glutamic acid (an amino acid) and is sold as a 50% aqueous solution. Commonly referred to as the Natural Moisturizing Factor, Sodium PCA occurs naturally in ...view more
Protachem SPCA™ is the sodium salt of 2-pyrrolidone-5-carboxylic acid, enzymatically derived from glutamic acid (an amino acid) and is sold as a 50% aqueous solution. Commonly referred to as the Natural Moisturizing Factor, Sodium PCA occurs naturally in human skin and is responsible for binding moisture to the cells. Sodium SPCA is a high performance humectant that can hold several times its weight in water. These water binding properties make Protachem SPCA™ an ideal moisturizer for skin and hair care products. view less
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