Capsaicin 95% (Natural)

Capsaicin 95% (Natural) is a terpene alkaloid that has been found in capsicum and has diverse biological activities. It is an active ingredient in chili peppers and is used as an analgesic in topical ointments and dermal patches to relieve pain, typically in concentrations between 0.025% and 0.1%.

INCI Name: Capsaicin

Functions: Healing Agent

Ingredient Origin: Natural Origin, Non-Animal Origin, Plant Origin

Labeling Claims: Credo Clean Standard, Natural, Naturally Derived, Plant-Based, Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty

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Identification & Functionality

INCI Name: Capsaicin
Ingredient Origin: Natural Origin,
Non-Animal Origin,
Plant Origin
Cosmetic Ingredients Functions: Healing Agent
CAS No.: 404-86-4
EC No.: 206-969-8
Technologies: Cosmetic Ingredients
Product Families: Cosmetic Ingredients — Cosmetic Actives
Skin Actives

Features & Benefits

Labeling Claims: Credo Clean Standard,
Natural,
Naturally Derived,
Plant-Based,
Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty

Applications & Uses

Markets: Personal Care
Applications: Personal Care — Beauty & Care
Skin Care,
Treatment Products
Application Format: Ointments
Treatment Product Applications: Pain Relief Products
Use Level: 0.025 - 0.1%
Application: Capsaicin is used as an analgesic in topical ointments and dermal patches to relieve pain, typically in concentrations between 0.025% and 0.1%.

Properties

Physical Form

Appearance

White to off white crystalline powder

Odor

Mild, but highly irritant

Taste

Pungent, burning

Soluble in

95% alcohol

Microbiological Values


	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Escherichia coli	max. 3	MPN/g	BAM, online, Feb.,2013, Chapter 4
Total Plate Count	max. 10	cfu/g	BAM, online Jan. 2001 Chapter 3
Total Yeast and Mold Count	max. 10	cfu/g	BAM, online, April 2001, Chapter 18

Specifications


	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Arsenic Content	max. 1	ppm	AOAC 16th Edition
Cadmium	max. 1	ppm	AOAC 16th Edition
Lead Content	max. 2	ppm	AOAC 16th Edition
Mercury Content	max. 1	ppm	AOAC 16th Edition
Moisture Content	max. 1	%	FCC IXth Edition
Residual Solvent	max. 25	ppm	FCC IXth Edition
Salmonella	Absent	in 25g	BAM, online, August 2016, Chapter 5
Total Capsaicinoids	min. 95	%	HPLC Method

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type: Packets
Packaging: 1kg packet