Mandelic Acid Powder

Premium Mandelic Acid Powder for Skincare Formulations | High-Purity AHA Solution for Professional Applications

Shaanxi Hongda Phytochemistry Co., Ltd. is a major supplier and producer of high purity Mandelic Acid Powder, providing pharmaceutical grade raw ingredients to solve crucial formulation difficulties in the cosmetics and pharmaceutical sectors. With over 20 years of experience in innovative extraction and crystallisation methods, our production plant produces 99% pure product with superior quality control from the procurement of raw materials to delivery. With a manufacturing capacity of 3,000 tonnes per year and ISO22000, cGMP and HALAL Certifications, we can provide you a solid supply chain stability. Our goods are unique because of our commitment to quality. We test every batch in our SGS-standardized laboratory for heavy metals, microbiological contamination, and optical purity to ensure that you are producing safe and effective products for your consumers.

Introduction of Product

We make white crystalline molecules. Alpha-hydroxy acid C8H8O3. It suits skin better than other AHAs. This pharmaceutical-grade substance's molecular weight of 152.15 Da allows controlled skin penetration without pain. The substance melts at 118-121°C and dissolves in water and organic solutions. Its peculiar lipophilic nature allows it to infiltrate sebum-rich environments, making it suitable for acne-prone and oily skin types, while delivering gentle exfoliation for sensitive complexions.

Third Party Test Report

SGS, an independent testing laboratory, certified our product's purity of ≥99.0% by HPLC analysis, meeting USP and EP pharmaceutical requirements.

Safety Compliance: Eurofins laboratory testing shows lead, arsenic, and mercury levels below 10ppm, indicating formulation safety for leave-on skincare.

Microbiological Standards: Total plate count < 100 CFU/g, yeast and mould < 10 CFU/g. Cosmopharmaceutical sterility verified.

More than 400 pesticide compounds are checked without residues, ensuring your goods fulfil clean beauty and organic certification criteria.

Product Specification

Mandelic Acid Powder Advantages

Gentle Exfoliation Profile: The bigger molecular framework allows for a regulated keratolytic activity that reduces the risk of irritation by 60% relative to glycollic acid, with similar desquamation performance in clinical tests.

Antibacterial Activity: Natural bacteriostatic activity inhibits the development of Cutibacterium acnes for dual action advantages in acne formulations without extra preservative systems that may sensitise skin.

Enhanced Stability: Superior photostability and pH tolerance (functional range 3.0-4.5) simplify formulation creation, minimising the requirement for complicated stabilising ingredients in serum and toner applications.

Broad Solubility:Compatible with both hydrophilic and lipophilic bases, so you may add it to anything from water-based serums to oil-rich nite treatments.

Application of Mandelic Acid Powder

Professional Chemical Peels: Best for constructing 20-50% concentration peel systems for melasma and post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation in darker skin tones, when conventional peels are at danger of rebound pigmentation.

Anti-Acne Cosmeceuticals: Create leave-on treatments that dissolve sebum plugs and comedones in follicular channels and are antibacterial without drying like salicylic acid alternatives.

Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Used to synthesise methenamine mandelate, an antiseptic for urinary tract infections, and cyclandelate, a cardiovascular disease medication, due to its pH-lowering and antibacterial properties.

Age-Management Serums: Use Mandelic Acid Powder in daily formulations that exfoliate and stimulate collagen for older skin that requires anti-aging and gentle action profiles.

Manufacturing Process

Step 1 – Raw Material Selection: Source pharmaceutical-grade benzaldehyde and sodium cyanide precursors, conducting incoming quality verification through spectroscopic analysis. Result: Starting material purity guarantyd > 99.5% for best yield.

Step 2 – Hydrolysis Reaction: Carry out controlled hydrocyanation followed by acid hydrolysis at controlled temperature (15-20°C) with strict pH control. Development of a high purity mandelic acid solution with less by-product formation.

Step 3 – Crystallisation Purification: Utilise multi-stage recrystallisation utilising ethanol-water systems and manage cooling rates for optimal crystal growth. Result: Uniform particle size distribution of pharmaceutical grade crystalline powders.

Step 4 – Quality Verification: Each manufacturing batch undergoes detailed HPLC, GC and spectrophotometric analysis to ensure enantiomeric purity and check for residual solvents. Result: Compliance with international pharmacopoeia standards verified before warehouse release.

Why Choose Us

You have the advantage of dealing with a vertically integrated company that controls quality from the planting base to the final powder. Our 20,000-square-meter facility comprises 100,000-class purifying workshops and advanced extraction lines, eliminating middleman expenses and assuring batch-to-batch uniformity. We provide the regulatory framework you need to take your product to the market throughout the world with certifications such as FSSC22000, cGMP, KOSHER and VEGAN. We have a large stock of stock in our 3,000 square metre warehouse that allows us to provide 3-7 day delivery guarantees that will help safeguard your production deadlines. Most importantly, our specialised technical support staff answers formulation enquiries within 24 hours so your development process doesn't be delayed.

Product Package

OEM/ODM Support

Custom Concentration Development Our R&D team develops customer customised concentrations 5% to 50% for various applications optimising pH buffering systems for maximum stability and effectiveness in your intended product format.

Private Label Solutions: We provide entire bespoke Packaging including foil bags, HDPE bottles, and branded fibre drums, with orders from 100kg to whole container loads with your own labelling specs.

Formulation Consulting: Take use of our 20+ PhD level experts to help you address technical issues with emulsion stability, pH optimisation, and preservative compatibility for the mandelic acid systems you are working with.

Regulatory Documents: Obtain the complete technical documentation (including safety data sheets, allergy declarations, and raw material specifications) in formats compliant with FDA, EU Cosmetics Regulation, and CFDA criteria to facilitate efficient product registration.

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FAQ

Q: Why choose the product over glycolic acid for sensitive skin formulations?

A: Its larger molecular size (152 Da vs. 76 Da) creates slower, more controlled penetration, reducing irritation by approximately 60% while delivering comparable exfoliation results in clinical observations.

Q: What pH range maintains optimal activity in formulations?

A: You should target pH 3.0-4.0 for maximum free acid availability. Our technical team can recommend specific buffering systems based on your product matrix.

Q: Does your material exhibit true antibacterial properties?

A: Yes, documented bacteriostatic activity against acne-causing bacteria provides dual benefits, potentially allowing you to reduce additional antimicrobial ingredients in your formulation.

Q: How should I store bulk quantities to prevent degradation?

A: Store in sealed, light-resistant containers in cool, dry conditions below 25°C. Our double-PE bag plus fiber drum packaging provides optimal protection during typical storage periods.

Q: What minimum order quantities do you accommodate?

A: We support orders from 25kg (single drum) to full container loads, with flexible packaging options available for development quantities as small as 100g samples.

Contact Us

Ready to source premium Mandelic Acid Powder backed by certified quality and responsive technical support? Contact our export team at duke@hongdaherb.com  for detailed quotations, COA documentation, and samples. Shaanxi Hongda Phytochemistry delivers the raw material excellence your formulations deserve.