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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%โ€“5%

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