Urea (CAS 57-13-6): The Small Molecule That Does the Work of a Big Ingredient List
A practical supplier guide to Urea (CAS 57-13-6): what the molecule is (CH4N2O, MW 60.06, EINECS 200-315-5, white crystals, mp 132-135 C, assay 99.9%, 2-8 C storage), how it works as a humectant and keratolytic in skin and foot care, its scalp-care and agronomy (46% nitrogen fertilizer, slow-release) uses, industrial lanes, handling/storage, buyer COA notes, and smart pairings with squalane, alpha-arbutin, kojic acid, L-ascorbic acid, GHK-Cu, argireline, sodium lauroylsarcosinate, citric acid, salicylic/azelaic acids, vitamin A1 retinol and glabridin.
