humectant

Sodium PCA

Also known as SodiumPCA
INCI: SODIUM PCA
CAS 28874-51-3 EC 249-277-1
Sodium 5-oxo-2-pyrrolidinecarboxylate
Generally Safe
This ingredient has a good safety profile based on available data.
Purpose

Function

Humectant, NMF component (pyrrolidone carboxylic acid fraction)
Profile

Properties

Silicone
Silicone free
Malassezia
Safe
Fungal Acne
Safe
Details

Description

Sodium 5-oxo-2-pyrrolidinecarboxylate

Reference

Identifiers

CAS Number
28874-51-3
EC Number
249-277-1
INCI
SODIUM PCA
Category
humectant
Updated
Apr 2, 2026