Sodium PCA (Sodium Pyrrolidone Carboxylate) Supplier in Malaysia
- Also known as
- Sodium Pyrrolidone Carboxylate
- Sodium Pyroglutamate
- Sodium L-Pyroglutamate
- Sodium Pidolate
Sodium PCA supplier in Malaysia for skin-care, hair-care and personal-care formulation buyers. The material is the sodium salt of pyroglutamic acid, traded as sodium pyrrolidone carboxylate, sodium pyroglutamate and sodium pidolate, and declared as Sodium PCA on an INCI list (CAS 28874-51-3). Formulators source it as a water-soluble humectant, and ingredient literature groups it with the natural moisturising factor (NMF) components.
Two forms matter at enquiry stage. An aqueous solution at roughly 50% active is the dominant commercial form and is metered straight into the water phase. A hygroscopic powder grade covers anhydrous sticks, balms, sachets and dry premixes where the water in a solution would change the formulation.
Skin-care, hair-care, cleansing, wipe and colour-cosmetic formulations all use it, and contract manufacturers order it in bulk to a brand owner's specification. Sodium PCA is not sodium lactate and not a lactate salt, and it is not the free acid either. State the INCI identity, form and active content you need so the right salt is quoted.
Send the form, active content, intended formulation, quantity and delivery location with your enquiry. Pack format, documentation, availability and timing are confirmed with the quotation. Supply is subject to applicable requirements.
- CAS number
- 28874-51-3
- Formula
- C5H6NNaO3
- Grade
- cosmetic
- Appearance
- clear to pale yellow aqueous solution, or white to off-white hygroscopic powder
Sodium PCA grades and forms
We supply several forms to suit different formulating and dosing setups. If you need a size that is not listed, ask us.
| Grade | Form | Assay | Typical use | Packing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium PCA 50% aqueous solution | clear to pale yellow aqueous solution | about 50% active, confirmed against the grade offered | The dominant trade form, metered into the water phase of moisturisers, serums, toners, masks, cleansers and rinse-off hair bases where a pumpable humectant solution is easier to dose than a solid. | Drum, pail or IBC formats, confirmed with the quotation. |
| Sodium PCA powder | white to off-white hygroscopic powder | — | Anhydrous sticks and balms, powder premixes, effervescent and sachet blends, and any formulation where the water carried by a solution would change the recipe. | Bag or fibre drum formats, confirmed with the quotation. |
How to buy sodium PCA from ChemTrade
Request a quote for sodium PCA
Use the form below to request a quotation. You can also email sales@chemtrademalaysia.com or send us a message on WhatsApp.
Specifications
| Parameter | Value | Method |
|---|---|---|
| Appearance | clear to pale yellow aqueous solution, or white to off-white hygroscopic powder according to form | — |
| INCI name | Sodium PCA | — |
| Chemical identity | sodium salt of pyroglutamic acid, that is 2-pyrrolidone-5-carboxylic acid | — |
| CAS number | 28874-51-3 for the sodium PCA active; the usual commercial material is an aqueous solution of it rather than a neat solid | — |
| Molecular formula | C5H6NNaO3 for the active | — |
| Active content | typically about 50% in solution form and grade dependent in powder form; confirm the figure against the grade quoted | — |
| Solubility | readily soluble in water; the material is hygroscopic in both forms | — |
| Grade controls | active content, pH, colour, odour and the limits a cosmetic buyer specifies are matched to the required grade | — |
Sodium PCA applications
Safety and handling
Keep containers closed in a cool, dry place. The material is hygroscopic, so protect powder grades from moisture and reseal part-used solution containers. Follow the safety information issued for the grade quoted.
Common questions about sodium PCA
Is sodium PCA the same as sodium pyrrolidone carboxylate?
Yes. Sodium pyrrolidone carboxylate is the full chemical name, and sodium pyroglutamate, sodium L-pyroglutamate, sodium pidolate, Na PCA and PCA-Na all describe the same salt. Sodium PCA is the INCI name that appears on a finished product's ingredient list.
Is sodium PCA supplied as a liquid or a powder?
Both forms are traded. The aqueous solution at roughly 50% active is the usual commercial form and is dosed into the water phase, while powder grades cover anhydrous and dry-blend work. Say which form the formulation needs, because the active content and the handling differ.
What is the difference between sodium PCA and sodium lactate?
They are different materials. Sodium PCA is the sodium salt of pyroglutamic acid, while sodium lactate is a lactate salt with its own strength range, specification and INCI entry. Both turn up as humectants in formulation work, so request whichever one your specification lists.
Is sodium PCA the same as pyroglutamic acid?
No. Pyroglutamic acid is the free acid and sodium PCA is its sodium salt, which is the water-soluble form cosmetic specifications call for. A formulation that genuinely needs the free acid should be enquired for as pyroglutamic acid instead.
Which details should a sodium PCA enquiry include?
Give the form, the active content you need, the type of formulation it goes into, the quantity and the delivery location. Mention documentation needs and any pack-size preference so the quotation covers the whole requirement rather than the material alone.
How is sodium PCA priced?
It is quoted on enquiry with a stated validity period, since form, active content, quantity and delivery location all move the offer. Solution and powder cannot be compared kilogram for kilogram, because roughly half of the solution is water.