Product name: Arbutin

Chemical name:   4-hydroquinone--D-glucopyranoside
              
Molecular formula: C₁₂H₁₆O₇
Molecular weight: 272.25
Structure:



Description:
       From dried leaves of Saxifragaceae, bearberry, and pear trees.  White needles or crystalline powder.

Use:
        Cosmetics: Arbutin is a new type of skin de-pigmentation/whitening agent. It can decrease deposition of skin pigment and dispel maculae and ephelides. There are no toxicity, no irratation and no allergy on melanin. It is resistant to UV. It has good compatibility with cosmetic components.

         Burn/scald medication: Arbutin can relieve pain, diminishe swelling and promote scar-free healing. Topical use only.

         Anti-inflammatory: analgesic, antibacterial, antiinflammatory.
         Immuno-modulator:

Skin whitening mechanism:
        Arbutin prevents melonogenesis through effective inhibition of tyrosinase which plays an important role in the formation of dermal melanin. It can also reduce exsisting pigmentation.

Usage:
        Place one part of arbutin in 2-3 parts of deionized water. Heat to 55-60 while stirring, keep for 10 minutes until the solution is clear. Pour the resulting solution into cosmetic preparation before emulsification, mix thoroughly. Then add emulsifier and follow usual procedures.

Rate of use: 3-7%

Recommendation on use:
        1. Arbuin is prone to hydrolysis under acidic condition. It shall be used at pH 7.0-7.1.
        2. Antioxidant and decolorant are required in cosmetic preparations.
        3. Add 0.8-1.0% of azone to enhance dermal absorption.

Packagine: 1kg10 bags (aluminum/plastic) per carton;
            25kg (plastic bag) per carton.

Storage: Arbutin is very hygroscopic. Store in a dry place.

Manufacturer: Jiangsu Xinyuan Bio-technology Development Co.,Ltd.

Address: Chemical Industry Park, Yixing, Jiangsu Province

Tel: +86-510-7868766

Fax: +86-510-7865111