COSMETIC CHEMICALS-ORAL/ ACNE CREAM / DISINFECTION

L-cysteine is an amino acid used in the food, pharmaceutical and cosmetic industry. In the food industry L-cysteine is used as a dough conditioner and flavour enhancer.

Zinc oxide is a largely inert, white compound which is used very widely as a bulking agent or filler, and as a white pigment. It is found in some rubber, glass and ceramic products, and finds use in the chemical industry as a catalyst. It is also used in paints as a corrosion inhibitor and for mildew control.

In cosmetic and skin care products, titanium dioxide is used as a pigment, sunscreen and a thickener. As a sunscreen, ultrafine TiO2 is used, which is notable in that combined with ultrafine zinc oxide, it is considered to be an effective sunscreen that lowers the incidence of sun burns and minimizes the premature photoaging, photocarcinogenesis and immunosuppression associated with long term excess sun exposure.

Stearic acid is used mainly in the manufacture of soaps, detergents, and several other cosmetics such as shaving creams and shampoos.

Monopotassium phosphate is an ionic compound used for electrolyte replenishment and total parenteral nutrition (TPN) therapy. Monopotassium phosphate, MKP, (also potassium dihydrogenphosphate, KDP, or monobasic potassium phosphate), KH2PO4, is a soluble salt of potassium and the dihydrogen phosphate ion.

Zinc chloride is a chemical compound with the formula ZnCl2. Nine different crystalline forms of zinc chloride are currently known. These hydrates of ZnCl2 are either white in colour or colourless. All of them are highly soluble in water.

Silver(I) oxide (SILL-ver one OK-side) is an odorless dark brown or black powder with a metallic taste. It is used primarily for polishing glass, the purification of water, and coloring glass.

Sodium tripolyphosphate, STPP, is a chemical often used to soak seafood so that it will appear more firm and glossy. It is also known as pentasodium salt or triphosphoric acid. STPP is also an ingredient in detergents and soaps.

BPA stands for bisphenol A, an industrial chemical that has been used to make certain plastics and resins since the 1950s. BPA is found in polycarbonate plastics and epoxy resins. Polycarbonate plastics are often used in containers that store food and beverages, such as water bottles.

In cosmetics, xanthan gum is used to prepare water gels.

It can also be used as an additive in plastic, where GMS works as an antistatic and antifogging agent. This is common in food packaging.