Sodium Polyglutamate (γ-PGA)

CAS No. 28829-38-1

Sodium Polyglutamate (γ-PGA) is a natural humectant; a multi-functional, biodegradable biopolymer produced from glutamic acid through a fermentation process with Bacillus subtilis. It has high water absorbability and moisturizing effect with multiple functionalities including long-lasting moisturizing effect and inhibition on melanin biosynthesis etc. Conforms to the COSMOS standard.

INCI: Sodium Polyglutamate

California Prop 65 Statement: The following statement is made in order to comply with the California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986. This product is not known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.

SDS & Tech Data

Sodium PGA Specification Sheet

Sodium PGA SDS 

Formulation Guide

Recommended Usage Rate: 0.05 - 1%
Appearance: White or almost white powder
Solubility: Soluble in water
Molecular Weight: 100,000 - 1,000,000 daltons