Sodium hyaluronate (hyaluronic acid) is a naturally occurring linear glycosaminoglycan (polysaccharide) and biopolymer found in the human body. It has moisturizing, water-binding, volumizing, smoothing, and wound-healing properties and is used in various medical, biomedical, cosmetic, and dietary supplement applications. Specific uses include:
Pharmaceuticals: Aesthetic Medicine, Ophthalmology, Rheumatology, Urology
Injections
Eye drops
Creams
Gels
Sprays
Cosmetics:
Creams
Gels
Sprays
Dietary supplements:
Tablets
Capsules
Powders
Appearance:
White powder (hygroscopic)
Fibrous aggregate
Source/Origin: Bacterial fermentation
Grades:
Pharmaceutical: Injectable grade (intra-articular and intra-ocular), topical/ophthalmic grade
Standard: EU-GMP, CEP
Cosmetic: Cosmetic grade, various molecular weights
Standard: ISO 9001:2008, COSMOS, ECOCERT, NATRUE
Dietary supplements: Food grade, various molecular weights
Standard: ISO 9001:2008, HALAL, KOSHER
Storage conditions: Depending on the grade, from -20°C to room temperature
