HYDROQUINONE USP
Flavis 04.083, Coe 11249 Used in flavors, cosmetics, These derivative compounds might be used in creating imitation flavors of nuts like hazelnut or coconut, where they can contribute a subtle, complex taste. Hydroquinone is an ingredient in cosmetics that lightens skin and can also be used as an antioxidant, fragrance, and more. It's most commonly found in skin lighteners, but it can also be used in hair dyes and nail adhesives. Hydroquinone is also used as an antioxidant, which helps prevent or slow down the breakdown of other ingredients in cosmetics. Contact your customer service representative for specific product customization i.e. granular size, color, or purity specifications. Product is not sold as an API. Contact your customer service representative for specific product customization i.e. granular size, color, purity specifications or packaging sizes.
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About this item
- Product Code
- 08-54600
- CAS number
- 123-31-9
- FlaVis number
- 04.083
- CoE number
- 11249
- ECHA / EC number
- 204-617-8
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| Test / property | Value |
|---|---|
| MOLECULAR FORMULA | C6 H6 O2 |
| MOLECULAR WEIGHT | 110.11 |
| DESCRIPTION | FINE WHITE NEEDLES DARKENS UPON EXPOSURE TO LIGHT AND AIR |
| IDENTIFICATION A | TO PASS TEST |
| IDENTIFICATION B | TO PASS TEST |
| IDENTIFICATION C | TO PASS TEST |
| MELTING RANGE | BETWEEN 172 AND 174 °C |
| WATER | NOT MORE THAN 0.5% |
| RESIDUE ON IGNITION | NOT MORE THAN 0.5% |
| ASSAY (On Anhydrous basis) | NOT LESS THAN 99.0% AND NOT MORE THAN 100.5% |
| SOLUBILITY | FREELY SOLUBLE IN WATER, ALCOHOL AND ETHER |
| PACKING & STORAGE | PRESERVE IN TIGHT, LIGHT-RESISTANT CONTAINERS |
| USP - NF PUBLICATION | USP - NF 2025, ISSUE 1 |
Allergen information
| Allergen | In product | In facility / other | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| PEANUTS and peanut products | No | No | |
| TREE NUTS | No | No | |
| SESAME, SUNFLOWER, POPPY, COTTONSEEDS (except refined oils) | No | No | |
| MILK AND DERIVATIVES eg whey, milk, caseninate, etc. | No | No | |
| EGGS | No | No | |
| Fish and fish products | No | No | |
| SHELLFISH | No | No | |
| SOY (except refined soy oil) | No | No | |
| AUTOLYZED YEAST | No | No | |
| CEREAL PROTEINS (include HVP) | No | No | |
| FD&C YELLOW 5 | No | No | |
| SULFITES | No | No | |
| CELERY | No | No | |
| SEEDS | No | No |
Dietary suitability
VEGANS
(Do not eat meat, poultry, fish/seafood, eggs, dairy products or honey)
LACTO-VEGETARIANS
(Do not eat meat, poultry, fish/seafood, eggs, but do eat dairy products)
OVO-VEGETARIANS
(Do not eat meat, poultry, fish/seafood, dairy products, but do eat eggs)
LACTO-OVO-VEGETARIANS
(Do not eat meat, poultry, fish-seafood, but do eat eggs and dairy products)
Kosher
- Approved
- Yes
- UKD
- KFDTURQBOTU
- Letter
- View kosher certificate
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