Sodium PCA
✓ EU AllowedAlso known as: Sodium PCA, DERMIDROL
Identification
CAS Number 28874-51-3
EINECS / EC 249-277-1
Formula C5H6NNaO3
Mol. Weight 151.1 g/mol
Function & Classification
Primary Function Humectant
Origin Synthetic
Category Humectants
Manufacturer Esperis S.p.A.
EU Regulatory Status
Safety Profile
1 / 10
Comedogenic Rating: 0/5
Will not clog pores — safe for acne-prone skin
Skin Type Compatibility
Acne-Prone ✓ Safe
Dry Skin ✓ Beneficial
Fungal Acne Safe ✓ Safe
Toxicology Profile
NOAEL 2000 mg/kg bw/day (oral, rat) CIR 2013
Sensitization Non-sensitizer
Genotoxicity Non-genotoxic
Phototoxicity Non-phototoxic
LD₅₀ Oral >5000 mg/kg (rat)
Skin Irritation (Draize) 0.0 / 4.0
Eye Irritation (Draize) 0.3 / 4.0
Formulation Guidelines
pH Stability 6.5 – 7.5
Solubility soluble
Benefits Natural moisturizing factor; hydration
Suppliers & Documents
Esperis S.p.A. 🇮🇹 Italy
Kale Kimya 🇹🇷 Turkey
Documents