Green Tea Extract (EGCG, Cosmetic Grade)
CAS Number: 989-51-5
Green Tea Extract standardized to Epigallocatechin Gallate (EGCG) is a polyphenol-rich antioxidant extract providing potent free radical scavenging, UV photoprotection, anti-inflammatory, and anti-cancer skin benefits. EGCG is the most bioactive catechin in green tea, inhibiting matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) that degrade collagen and protecting skin DNA from UV damage. Used at 0.1–1% in antioxidant, photoprotective, and anti-aging formulations.
Technical Specifications
| appearance | Light yellow to yellow-green powder |
| moisture (%) | ≤5.0 |
| EGCG content (%) | ≥50 |
| heavy metals (ppm) | ≤10 |
| total catechins (%) | ≥90 |
Applications
- Antioxidant protective daily sunscreens and serums
- Anti-pollution and environmental defense products
- Anti-aging collagen protection formulations
- Soothing and anti-inflammatory skin treatments
- Post-UV exposure skin repair products
Key Features
- Highest-potency catechin with proven UV DNA protection and MMP inhibition
- Broad antioxidant activity spanning reactive oxygen and nitrogen species
- Anti-inflammatory action soothes post-UV and environmental skin damage
- Natural origin aligned with clean beauty and plant-active positioning
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989-51-5
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