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| 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 appearanceNote: 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. |
| Product Number: | RUIOL253 |
| INCI: | 1,3-dihydroxy-2-propanone |
| Composition: | 1,3-dihydroxy-2-propanone |
| PurityGrade: | No purity grade applicable |
| Appearance: | Off-white, fine crystalline powder, characteristic odor |
| pHValue: | pH range: 4-6 |
| Solubility: | Soluble in water & alcohol |
| Preservation: | Preservative-free |
| Storage: | Store refrigerated (4-8oC / 39-46oF) |
| Country: | USA |
| Animal: | Not animal tested |
| GMO: | No data available |
| Vegan: | Does not contain animal-derived components |
| HS: | 2914406000 |
| Proposition: | 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 |