Pure Salicylic Acid Powder DIY Cosmetics Salicylic Acid Mask, Spray, Shampoo, Lotion Talsen Chemicals (1 Ounce / 28 Gram)

INCI Name: Salicylic acid CAS: 69-72-7 Organic beta hydroxy acid (chemical name: 2-hydroxybenzoic acid), occurs naturally in various plants. Fine, white powder, odorless. USP grade. pH Value: 2.4. Melting Point: 159°C (318°F). Solubility: Water: about 0.2% at 20oC, about 1.7% at 75oC (by adding about 5% of sodium phosphate or another neutral salt, solubility of salicylic acid in water is increased to about 1.8%) Propylene glycol: about 3-6% Glycerin: about 1.6% Octyldodecanol: about 15-20% Benefits: Can be used for skin peels, anti-dandruff products, and in products for oily, acne, and/or blemished skin Ideal for making products that need higher concentrations of salicylic acid Use: Typical use level 0.5-3%. Typically, it is added to the water phase of formulas but it is only slightly soluble in water. If used at concentrations higher than 2%, octyldodecanol or propylene glycol should be used as a solvent. Salicylic acid can be added also in powder form to a finished cream or lotion without dissolving it first in water or another solvent. Applications: Peels and exfoliant products. Anti-acne products (max. 2%). Anti-dandruff products (max 3%). Wart-removing products (max. concentration depends on type of plaster vehicle used)