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Common Name(s): Sodium allantoin pca,sodium allantoin pca,sodium salt active,bioactive sodium compound
CAS Number: N/a
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Provides the bioactive properties of allantoin pca in a water-soluble sodium salt format for aqueous formulation compatibility.
Why It's Used: Sodium allantoin pca is selected as the sodium salt form of allantoin pca โ the counterion providing full aqueous solubility for high-concentration incorporation in water-based formulas without co-solvents.
How It Works: Sodium salt โ aqueous dissolution โ active species at skin surface ph โ characteristic pharmacological activity of allantoin pca.
Typically Found In: Cosmetic formulations
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Primary Category: Active ingredient โ antioxidant
Secondary Functions: Free radical scavenging,anti-aging
Application Areas:
Facial Skincare
Body Care
Hair Care
Beard Care
Color Cosmetics (Makeup)
Dietary/Oral Supplements
Typical Concentration Range: 0.1%โ5%
SOURCING & ETHICS
Vegan Status: Conditional - feedstock declaration required
Halal Status: Unverified - feedstock declaration required (plant, animal and petrochemical routes all exist)
Source Notes: Plant-derived extract or synthetic. [audit 2026-07-29 rev2: origin-dependent: the same inci exists in plant, animal and petrochemical versions and the name does not discriminate. determination requires shariah-panel sign-off.]
SKIN COMPATIBILITY
Irritancy Rating: 1/5 โ very low
Comedogenicity Rating: 0/5 โ non-comedogenic
Sensitivity Concerns: Non-irritating; well-tolerated.
Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes
SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY
Safety Profile: Excellent safety profile. ewg score: 1.
Works Well With: Vitamin c,vitamin e,ferulic acid,spf,other antioxidants
Avoid Combining With: No significant incompatibilities
SCIENTIFIC NOTE
Sodium salt form enables aqueous solubility โ the free acid or alcohol form may be preferred for anhydrous or lipophilic applications.
Last Verified: 2026-03-22
Primary Sources: Cosing database,sodium allantoin pca sodium salt review