Cosmetic active
The cosmetic grade active. Minimum 60% C-phycocyanin, carrier free, water soluble, formulated into the aqueous phase. Brightening and antioxidant defence, including against blue light induced free radicals.
C-phycocyanin from Arthrospira platensis
Pack sizes Opaque aluminium lined bags, 1 / 5 kg. MOQ 1 kg per product. Lead time typically 3 to 5 weeks from confirmed order.
Prices in USD per kg, Ex-Works. Freight, insurance, duties and clearance on the buyer account unless a delivered quote is agreed. FCA, DAP, FOB and CIF available on request. Indicative pricing, valid 30 days from issue. Subject to written confirmation per order.
Larger volumes and annual contracts are quoted on request, and are priced below the published bands. Ask for a price →
| Pure C-phycocyanin | 60% w/w min |
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| Total phycocyanin | 75% w/w min |
| Colour value, E10% 1 cm at 618 nm | ≥400 CU |
| INCI | Spirulina Platensis Extract |
| CAS | 724424-92-4 |
| Carrier | None |
| Solubility | 100% water soluble |
| Loss on drying | 5.0% max |
| Optimal pH | 5.5 to 7.5, acceptable to 4.5 |
| Thermal retention | Above 90% colour at 60 °C for 30 min |
| ISO 16128 natural origin index | 1.00 |
| Product code | LUM |
| Origin | India |
| Storage | ≤20 °C, 2 to 8 °C for long term inventory |
| Shelf life | 24 months |
| Serums | 0.05 to 0.5% |
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| Oil-in-water creams | 0.1 to 0.5% |
| Aqueous gels | 0.1 to 0.3% |
| Masks | 0.2 to 1.0% |
| Transparent shampoo | 0.05 to 0.2% |
Certificate of analysis is issued for the lot you receive, not a representative one.
| Pre-disperse | Make a 5 to 10% pre-mix in cold deionised water. This step decides whether the trial works. |
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| Add cool | Aqueous phase, at or below 40 °C. |
| Hold the pH | Keep the finished product above pH 4.5. Optimal 5.5 to 7.5. |
| Not anhydrous | Water soluble. Not suitable for anhydrous systems. |
| Serums | 0.05 to 0.5% |
| Oil-in-water creams | 0.1 to 0.5% |
| Aqueous gels | 0.1 to 0.3% |
| Masks | 0.2 to 1.0% |
| Transparent shampoo | 0.05 to 0.2% |
| European Union | In CosIng as Spirulina Platensis Extract. Not restricted under Annexes II and III of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009. Not an Annex IV colourant. |
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| United States | No FDA listing exists for cosmetic ingredients. Not an approved colour additive for cosmetics, so used as a skin conditioning ingredient. |
| China | IECIC listed. |
| Japan, Korea and Brazil | Status confirmed per market on request. |
| Certifications | ISO 16128 natural origin index 1.00. NATRUE and COSMOS eligible. Vegan, non-GMO, no declarable allergens. |
| Claims | Antioxidant defence, including against blue light induced free radicals, on published in vitro data. Brightening is a mechanistic positioning until the instrumental panel. Never blue light blocking, never an SPF equivalent. Endpoint percentages await the proprietary topical clinical, planned for H2 2027. |
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10 g
free, one per company
At 0.05 to 1.0%, 10 g formulates 1 to 20 kg of finished product.
The sample itself is free. Freight is $50 flat to any destination, and it is the only charge.
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