{"product_id":"alpha-arbutin","title":"Alpha-Arbutin Powder Canada","description":"\u003csection\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOverview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlpha Arbutin is a water-soluble cosmetic ingredient used by formulators to support the appearance of a more even, brighter-looking complexion in leave-on products. Pure, concentrated ingredient for formulating. Not a finished cosmetic product.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Specs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eINCI:\u003c\/strong\u003e Alpha-Arbutin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCAS:\u003c\/strong\u003e 84380-01-9\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlso Known As:\u003c\/strong\u003e α-Arbutin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e —\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eForm \u0026amp; Appearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e White crystalline powder; odourless\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAssay\/Purity:\u003c\/strong\u003e ≥98% (HPLC)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSolubility:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water-soluble; soluble in glycols (e.g., propylene glycol, glycerin); insoluble in oils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUsage Rate %:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.2–2.0%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003epH Stability:\u003c\/strong\u003e Typically used at pH ~4.5–6.5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeat\/Processing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Add in cool-down below ~40 °C; avoid prolonged heating\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMelting Point:\u003c\/strong\u003e ≈203–206 °C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrade\/Allergen:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cosmetic grade; vegan-friendly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eApplications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSerums\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLotions \u0026amp; creams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eToners\/Essences\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpot treatments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSheet masks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePhase \u0026amp; Dissolution:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water phase; pre-dissolve in distilled water or a water\/propylene glycol mix until clear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhen to Add:\u003c\/strong\u003e Add during cool-down below ~40 °C.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003epH Window:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aim for finished product pH ~4.5–6.5.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e Compatible with most humectants, thickeners, and mild acids; avoid strong oxidizers and extreme pH.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTroubleshooting:\u003c\/em\u003e If precipitation or cloudiness occurs, increase water\/glycol ratio or warm gently (\u0026lt;40 °C) to re-dissolve; if browning over time, keep pH ~5–6 and add antioxidant\/chelator.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStorage \u0026amp; Shelf Life\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStore tightly closed in a cool, dry place away from heat and light.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTypical shelf life: —\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSafety \u0026amp; Handling\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFOR EXTERNAL USE ONLY. Not a finished cosmetic product. Use appropriate PPE and avoid inhalation of powders. Consult SDS.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDocumentation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"%E2%80%94\"\u003eSafety Data Sheet (SDS)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"%E2%80%94\"\u003eCertificate of Analysis (COA)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Pure Actives Co.","offers":[{"title":"20g","offer_id":42742870638691,"sku":"4274287063","price":30.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"50g","offer_id":42742870671459,"sku":"4274287067","price":75.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100g","offer_id":43085390807139,"sku":"4308539080","price":148.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200g","offer_id":43085390839907,"sku":"4308539083","price":293.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0598\/4154\/4291\/files\/Alpha_arbutin-pure-ctives.png?v=1756419730","url":"https:\/\/www.pureactivesco.ca\/es\/products\/alpha-arbutin","provider":"PURE ACTIVES","version":"1.0","type":"link"}