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Allantoin USP has been classified by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Over-The-Counter (OTC) Topical Analgesic review Panel as a Category I (safe and effective) active ingredient skin protectant.
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Product Overview
INCI Allantoin
Product Specifications
Form:
White, odorless crystalline powder
Use level: 0.5 - 2.0%
White, odorless crystalline powder
Use level: 0.5 - 2.0%
Primary Chemistry: Allantoin
Features & Benefits
Skin and oral mucosa protectant
Skin conditioning agent
Promotes healthy skin
Soothes skin
Gives temporary protection to minor cuts, scrapes, and burns
Helps relieve symptoms of dryness
Long history of use in cosmetics, over-the-counter topical and oral care products
Active ingredient in drug products when used according to the U.S. FDA monograph
Meets current US Pharmacopeia (USP) and European Pharmacopeia (EP) monographs
Complies with ICH Q7 Good Manufacturing Practices for Active Pharmaceutical ingredients
Vegan suitable
Skin conditioning agent
Promotes healthy skin
Soothes skin
Gives temporary protection to minor cuts, scrapes, and burns
Helps relieve symptoms of dryness
Long history of use in cosmetics, over-the-counter topical and oral care products
Active ingredient in drug products when used according to the U.S. FDA monograph
Meets current US Pharmacopeia (USP) and European Pharmacopeia (EP) monographs
Complies with ICH Q7 Good Manufacturing Practices for Active Pharmaceutical ingredients
Vegan suitable
Problems Solved
Dry, burned, and irritated skin
Applications
Ideal applications include creams, lotions, lip products, shaving creams, suntan products and baby products. It can also be used in various oral products such as toothpaste and mouth rinses.
FDA approved applications include minor cuts, scrapes, burns, sunburn, fever blisters, and chaffed, chapped, cracked or wind burned skin and lips.
FDA approved applications include minor cuts, scrapes, burns, sunburn, fever blisters, and chaffed, chapped, cracked or wind burned skin and lips.
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