Mandelic Acid Powder is a high-purity alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) supplied as a white crystalline powder for use as a cosmetic raw material. Mandelic acid is commonly incorporated into exfoliating and resurfacing skincare formulations and is suitable for professional formulators developing products such as facial serums, toners, masks and other acid-based skincare formulations.
This grade is soluble in water, ethanol and glycerin, providing formulators with several options for incorporation into cosmetic systems.
Key Features
- High-purity Mandelic Acid powder
- INCI: Mandelic Acid
- CAS No.: 90-64-2
- Alpha Hydroxy Acid (AHA)
- White crystalline powder
- Soluble in water, ethanol and glycerin
- Slightly soluble in oil
- Suitable for exfoliating and resurfacing skincare formulation concepts
- Suitable for a variety of acid-based cosmetic formulations
- COA & SDS available on request
Common Applications
- Exfoliating facial serums
- Acid toners
- Facial masks
- Resurfacing skincare formulations
- Clarifying skincare formulations
- AHA-based cosmetic products
- Professional cosmetic formulations
Formulation Guidance
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Solubility: Soluble in water, ethanol and glycerin; slightly soluble in oil.
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Appearance: White crystalline powder.
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Purity: Specification ≥99%; current documented batch assay 99.6%.
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pH: The supplier specification for a 1% aqueous solution is pH 2.5–3.5; the current documented batch measured pH 2.9.
- Mandelic Acid may be pre-dissolved in a suitable compatible solvent before incorporation where appropriate.
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Usage level: 1 - 10% according to the intended formulation, applicable regulatory requirements and appropriate safety assessment.
- The supplied documentation does not specify a recommended processing/addition temperature or finished-formulation pH range.
- Always conduct appropriate stability, compatibility and finished-product safety testing.
Important
For cosmetic formulation use only. This product is supplied as a cosmetic raw material and is not a finished cosmetic product.
Mandelic Acid is an AHA and formulations containing it should be developed with appropriate consideration of concentration, final pH, intended use and finished-product safety.
Storage
Store tightly sealed in a cool, dry place away from light and heat. Do not freeze. Keep the container securely closed when not in use.
For external cosmetic formulation use only.
