Sodium pca (inci)

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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CAS number: 28874-51-3; Sodium 5-oxo-L-prolinates

Definition
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"Sodium" refers to the element sodium; "PCA" is the acronym for the synthetic pyrrolidinecarboxylic acid.

Sodium PCA, the sodium salt of pyrrolidinecarboxylic acid is used in cosmetic formulations. The substance acts as a moisturizer (increases the water content of the skin).

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020