Polyglutamic Acid Powder Introduction
Polyglutamic Acid (PGA) which exists frequently in nature in the form of sodium polyglutamate, is usually a sticky anionic amino acid polymer. Initially, it was found in a traditional food ‘natto’, which is also called γ-Polyglutamic acid (γ-PGA). The polymer is an isomorphism type of polypeptide biopolymer with glutamic acid as a structural unit and connected by an amide bond.
Since each of the structural units of glutamic acid contains a plurality of hydrophilic groups, a large number of hydrogen bonds can be formed inside or between the polymer chains, so PGA can effectively capture and retain moisture, enhance skin elasticity, and be regarded as a good natural moisturizing ingredient widely used in personal care products. Our Hyafactor-PGA is produced by fermentation with a superior strain of Bacillus subtilis. Its INCI name is Sodium Polyglutamate.
Functions of Polyglutamic Acid Powder
Promote the Accumulation of NMFs
High-Quality Moisturizing
Reduce the Degradation of HA
Improve Elasticity and Softness of the skin
Inhibit Melanin production
Scavenge Free Radicals
Polyglutamic Acid (PGA) Powder Applications
* Emulsion, Mask, Concentrate, Essence, Cream, Cleanser;
* Hair care products, etc.
Polyglutamic Acid (PGA) Powder Specification
Characters |
White or off-white powder or grannies |
Infrared absorption |
In accordance with the standard |
Assay |
≥90% |
Intrinsic viscosity,[ᶇ]/(dl/g) |
≤0.1(SLM) 0.1~1.0 (LM) 1.0~5.0 (HM) |
pH (1% solution) |
5.0~7.5 |
Loss on drying |
≤ 10.0% |
Heavy metals |
≤ 20 ppm |
Absorbance(4%, 400nm) |
≤ 0.12 |
Bacteria counts |
≤ 100 cfu/g |
Mold & Yeast |
≤ 100 cfu/g |
Staphylococcus aureus |
Negative |
Fecal coliforms |
Negative |
Pseudomonas aeruginosa |
Negative |