High Purity Skin Care Active Ingredient Ergothioneine/Egt

Overview

EINECS

497-30-3

Resource

Natural

Grade

Food/Cosmetic Grade

Application

Skin Care Antioxidant/Health Care Products

Specifications

Assay Not Less Than 99.0%

Model No.

L-Ergothioneine

Transport Package

25kg/Drum

Specification

99%

Origin

China

HS Code

2942000000

Production Capacity

9 Mt Monthly

Product Description

Ergothioneine (2-mercaptohistidine trimethylendolide, L-Ergothioneine, EGT) is the only known natural 2-thioimidazole amino acid (2-thioimidazole). EGT has an absorption wavelength similar to DNA in the UV absorption range, which can effectively protect against UV damage. EGT has a strong antioxidant capacity and can inhibit the formation of various oxidation active substances. In addition, EGT is chemically stable, can accumulate in the epidermal cells of the skin belly and is non-toxic.

Detailed Photos & Applications

Application: Ergothione has a broad application prospect in cosmetics, food, dietary supplements, health products and biomedicine.
Product Specification: 5% liquid cosmetic grade, 98% powder cosmetic grade.
Packing Specification: Liquid 5Kg/barrel, powder 1Kg/bag.
Effect: Whitening spots, delaying aging, anti-inflammatory maintenance, sunscreen repair, improving memory, tightening and improving skin elasticity. Ergothioneine is safer, milder, and more stable than other antioxidants.

High Purity Skin Care Active Ingredient Ergothioneine/Egt

Ergothioneine is a natural antioxidant that can protect cells in the human body and is an important active substance in the body. Natural antioxidants are safe and non-toxic, and have become a research hotspot. As a natural antioxidant ergothioneine has entered people's field of vision. It has various physiological functions such as scavenging free radicals, detoxification, maintaining DNA biosynthesis, normal cell growth and cellular immunity.

Product Parameters

Test Items	Specifications	Results	Test Method
Assay	≥99.0%	99.25%	HPLC
Appearance	White to off-white powder	Conforms	Visual observation
Identification	HPLC retention time correspond to WRS	Conforms	HPLC
Loss on drying	≤0.50%	0.18%	USP<731>
Ethanol residue	≤500ppm	137ppm	GC
Heavy metals	≤20ppm	Conforms	USP<231>
Arsenic(As₂O₃)	≤2ppm	Conforms	ICP-MS
Lead(Pb)	≤1ppm	Conforms	ICP-MS
Mercury (Hg)	≤0.2ppm	Conforms	ICP-MS
Cadmium(Cd)	≤0.3ppm	Conforms	ICP-MS
Total plate count	≤1000cfu/g	Conforms	USP<61>
Yeast and molds	≤100cfu/g	Conforms	USP<61>
Coliforms	≤10mpn/g	Conforms	MPN
Coli	Negative in 10g	Negative	USP<62>
Salmonella	Negative in 10g	Negative	USP<62>
S.aureus	Negative in 10g	Negative	USP<62>
Conclusion	The product conforms to In-house Standard

Product Visuals

Packaging & Shipping

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ergothioneine (EGT) and how does it benefit the skin?

Ergothioneine is a unique, natural 2-thioimidazole amino acid with powerful antioxidant properties. It acts as a sunscreen agent by absorbing UV light at wavelengths similar to DNA, protecting skin epidermal cells from oxidative damage, helping to reduce dark spots, and delaying overall skin aging.

What grades and specifications of Ergothioneine are available?

We supply cosmetic and food grade Ergothioneine. Our specifications include a 5% liquid cosmetic grade and a highly pure 98% powder cosmetic grade, ensuring flexibility for various product formulations.

In what industries can Ergothioneine be applied?

Ergothioneine has extensive applications across multiple fields, including cosmetics (skin care protection and anti-aging), food processing, dietary supplements, health products, and biomedical research.

What is the purity level and quality standard of the L-Ergothioneine powder?

Our L-Ergothioneine powder offers exceptional purity with an assay not less than 99.0% (typical test results show 99.25%). The product undergoes rigorous HPLC testing, meets strict in-house standards, and maintains minimal residue and heavy metal levels (e.g., Lead ≤1ppm, Arsenic ≤2ppm).

How is the product packaged for transport?

The standard transport packaging options are 5Kg/barrel for the liquid specification and 1Kg/bag for the highly concentrated powder format, ensuring safe handling and optimal preservation during shipping.