Hydrovance® is a water-soluble moisturizing agent that provides excellent hydration, improves skin elasticity, and enhances tactile sensory properties in formulations. It is commonly used in a variety of personal care products, including face and body lotions, anti-aging products, moisturizers, hand creams, facial cleansers, and hair care applications such as shampoos and conditioners. Hydrovance® also finds use in sun care, bath and shower products, and self-tanning products. The product, with INCI name hydroxyethyl urea, belongs to the urea and urea derivatives chemical family. It offers broad compatibility with a wide pH range and various raw materials. Hydrovance® is biodegradable, preservative-free, and stabilizing, making it suitable for a range of cosmetic and skincare applications. It complies with various regulatory standards, including DSL (Canada), TSCA (USA), AICS (Australia), KECI (Korea), TCSI (Taiwan), IECSC (China), and PICCS (Philippines), as well as certifications under SARA 304, SARA 313, Clean Water Act (CWA), Clean Air Act (CAA), NFPA, HMIS, and CERCLA.

INCI Name: Hydroxyethyl Urea

Functions: Moisturizing Agent

Labeling Claims: Biodegradable, Preservative-free

Certifications & Compliance: Clean Air Act (CAA) Certified, Clean Water Act (CWA) Certified, Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensations & Liability Act (CERCLA), Hazardous Material Information System (HMIS), National Fire Prevention Association (NFPA), SARA 311/312

Benefit Claims: Aesthetic Enhancement, Moisturizing, Non-Tacky, Stabilizing

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Identification & Functionality

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Features & Benefits

Applications & Uses

Markets
Applications
Application Format
Bath & Shower Applications
Hair Care Applications
Skin Care Applications
Sun Care Applications
Application Information

Facial, body, hand, and foot creams and lotions, moisturizing products, anti-aging products, shower and bath products, facial cleansers, sun protection products, self-tanning products, color cosmetics, depilatories, antiperspirants and deodorants, foot care, hair styling products, hair shampoos and conditioners, hair treatments, hair color products.

Formulation Guidelines

Some formulations may require the use of a stabilization system, to prevent the formulation from drifting to higher pH during stability testing. Potential stabilization systems include:
• Low molecular weight esters, especially triethyl citrate
• Cyclic esters or lactones
• Buffer systems, especially lactates and phosphates

Hydrovance is easily incorporated into water, or the water phase of an emulsion, at ambient or elevated temperature conditions.

Properties

Physical Form
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SDS Physical and Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
OdorOdorless--
ColorLight yellow--
FormLiquid--
Explosive PropertiesNot explosive--
Oxidising PropertiesNot oxidising--
Dynamic Viscositymin. 200mPa.s-
Relative Density (at 25°C)1.13--
Density (at 25°C)1.128kg/m³-
Flammability (Liquids)Not classified as a flammability hazard--
Boiling Pointmin. 100°C-
pH Value6 - 8.5--
Soluble inWater--

Regulatory & Compliance

Safety & Health

Health and Safety

A health and safety summary for Hydrovance is available on request. Information on Hydrovance relating to EU Cosmetics Directive 76/768/EEC is also available upon request. The suitability of the final formulations should be confirmed in all respect by appropriate evaluation. The marketer is advised to evaluate the final formulation with regard to performance and health and safety.

Storage & Handling

Storage and Handling Information

Hydrovance should be protected from freezing. Avoid extreme temperatures during storage. Good industrial hygiene practices should be followed when working with this polymer. Please read the MSDS before working with this or any other chemical. This product is best used within 18 months of manufacture.