CAS 96-26-4

Dihydroxyacetone

Self-tanning active for sunless tanning lotions and sprays

Overview

Dihydroxyacetone is part of SAC’s Personal & Home Care Ingredients range, in Cosmetic Actives. It is supplied as a Powder.

Self-tanning active for sunless tanning lotions and sprays

Personal & Home Care Ingredients · Cosmetic Actives

Technical information

CAS number96-26-4
EC number202-494-5
Molecular formula C 3 H 6 O 3
Molecular weight90.08 g/mol
HS heading2914
Physical formPowder

Applications and documentation

Used in

  • Personal Care & Cosmetics

Industries

Synonyms

  • DHA; 1
  • 3-Dihydroxypropan-2-one
  • 1,3-dihydroxyacetone
  • 1,3-Dihydroxypropan-2-one
  • glycerone
  • Chromelin
  • 1,3-Dihydroxy-2-propanone
  • Oxantin
  • Triulose
  • Viticolor
  • Dihyxal
  • Oxatone

SDS and TDS are available on request.

Common questions

What applications is this product used for?

Self-tanning active for sunless tanning lotions and sprays

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