TXC™ (Cetyl Tranexamate HCl)
Cetyl Tranexamate HCl, full name tranexamic acid cetyl ester hydrochloride, a whitening substance that can act and be absorbed into the skin better than Tranexamic Acid
TXC™ (Cetyl Tranexamate HCl or full name tranexamic acid cetyl ester hydrochloride) is a whitening substance that can act and be absorbed into the skin better than Tranexamic Acid.
TXC™ was developed by Chanel and is considered a Quasi-drug according to FDA Japan.
Use: Ingredients in any recipe that need whitening efficiency
Mixing method: soluble in Glycol (not soluble in water) with a temperature not exceeding 80 degrees and therefore added to the main formula
Usage rate: 1-5% , 1-2% recommended in regular whitening formulas and 3-5% for spot corrector *High levels of use can irritate the skin*
Product characteristics: white powder
Solubility: Can dissolve in any type of Glycol such as Propylene Glycol, Butylene Glycol. or oil By using heat to help dissolve 60-80 degrees, can not dissolve in water.
INCI Name : Cetyl Tranexamate HCL (full name tranexamic acid cetyl ester hydrochloride)
Products using TXC™
CHANEL LE BLANC Whitening Moisturizing Fluid
CHANEL LE BLANC Whitening Moisturizing Cream
CHANEL LE BLANC Whitening Concentrate Continuous Action TXC
CHANEL INTENSIVE NIGHT WHITENING TREATMENT
CHANEL TARGETED WHITENING SPOT CORRECTOR TXC
- Room (25-40C)
- 24 Months from manufacturing or testing date.
- 0.10% - 5.00%
- 0.00%
- Dissolve in Propylene Glycol. May heat upto 70-80C.
- Avoid heat above 80C
- 3.50 - 7.00
- Soluble in Oil, Soluble in glycols
- Cream, Lotion
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| Test Name | Specification |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Off-white powder |
| Assay | 98% Min |
| Loss on Drying | 0.50% Max |
| Arsenic as As2O3 (ppm) | 2 Max |
| Heavy Metals as Pb (ppm) | 20 Max |
| Sulfate as SO4 (%) | 0.02 Max |
| Bacteria Count (CFU/g) | 500 Max |
| Yeast and mold (CFU/g) | 100 Max |