Actives · CAS 98-92-0

Niacinamide USP

INCI: Nicotinamide

In StockMOQ 25 kg3-5 days (stock)COA + MSDS included
Product summary — at a glance

Niacinamide USP is the brightening and barrier-support active — an Actives-category cosmetic ingredient (Nicotinamide, CAS 98-92-0) supplied by RAWESS with a batch certificate of analysis on every lot. Key specification: Assay (dry basis) ≥ 99.0% (typ. 99.8%). Minimum order quantity is 25 kg with a 3-5 days (stock) lead time; shipment is FOB · CIF · DDP from In-house synthesis · Ningbo. Typical use levels: Brightening serums 2-5% · Barrier creams 4-5% · Oil-control toners 2%. Certification: ISO 22716 GMP · ISO 9001 · REACH-aligned dossier. Standard packaging: 25kg fiber drum, PE liner; storage Ambient; shelf life 36 months, sealed drum.

INCI nameNicotinamide
CAS number98-92-0
Product familyActives
AppearanceWhite crystalline powder
Assay (dry basis)≥ 99.0% (typ. 99.8%)
MOQ25 kg
Lead time3-5 days (stock)
Packaging25kg fiber drum, PE liner
StorageAmbient
OriginIn-house synthesis · Ningbo
HS codeHS 2933.39
ApplicationsBrightening serums 2-5% · Barrier creams 4-5% · Oil-control toners 2%
Shelf life36 months, sealed drum

Why this grade

Niacinamide is the workhorse of every brightening and barrier line — which is exactly why spec drift matters. Ours is USP43-grade nicotinamide with residual nicotinic acid held under 0.1%, so formulators avoid the flush response that cheaper lots carry into finished products.

Synthesized in our own line and released on triple-phase analysis, each lot ships with a COA that reads the same in your QA system as it does in ours. Typical use level 2-5%; stable across pH 5.0-8.0 and through standard heat processing.

Key benefits

  • Residual nicotinic acid <0.1% — no flush response in finished product
  • Batch-to-batch assay consistency: 99.5-99.9% band, no re-formulation needed between lots
  • Stable with zinc PCA, AHA salts and most preservative systems
  • USP43 monograph compliance with ICH Q3C residual solvent verification

Technical specification

Assay (dry basis)≥ 99.0% (typ. 99.8%)
AppearanceWhite crystalline powder
Residual nicotinic acid< 0.1%
Moisture (KF)≤ 0.5%
Heavy metals (Pb)≤ 10 ppm
Total plate count≤ 100 CFU/g
Particle size80 mesh, 95% pass
Shelf life36 months, sealed drum

Ingredient profile

Niacinamide is the workhorse of every brightening and barrier line — which is exactly why specification drift matters. This is USP43-grade nicotinamide synthesized in our own line, released on triple-phase analysis, with residual nicotinic acid held under 0.1%.

That residual-nicotinic-acid control is the difference between a comfortable 2–5% use and the flush response cheap lots can trigger. The assay band of 99.5–99.9% means your formula does not need re-optimization between drums.

Stable across pH 5.0–8.0 and through standard heat processing, it combines cleanly with zinc PCA, AHA salts, bakuchiol and most preservative systems. Every lot ships with batch COA, MSDS and allergen profile — the documentation culture explained in our quality section.

Related: our quality and COA culture · full catalog · request a sample

B2B supply terms

MOQ25 kg
Lead time3-5 days (stock)
Packaging25kg fiber drum, PE liner
StorageAmbient
OriginIn-house synthesis · Ningbo
HS codeHS 2933.39

Applications

Brightening serums 2-5% Barrier creams 4-5% Oil-control toners 2% Scalp & hair serums Body brightening lines

Sample & quote

100g evaluation sample with mini-COA ships within 48 hours for qualified buyers. Volume quote with tier pricing returns in one business day — with the batch COA attached, not promised.

Product FAQ.

Which pharmacopoeia grade is this niacinamide released against?+
USP43 monograph, synthesised in our own line at Ningbo. Assay ≥ 99.0% (typical 99.8%) with residual nicotinic acid held under 0.1%, so the flush response cheaper lots carry into finished formulations is avoided.
What is the MOQ and lead time?+
MOQ is 25 kg and stock ships in 3-5 days. Volume tiers apply from 3× MOQ, and annual contracts can lock pricing for 12 months.
Is a batch COA included with every lot?+
Yes. Every release ships with a batch-specific COA covering assay, residual nicotinic acid, heavy metals (Pb ≤ 10 ppm) and the full microbiological panel, plus MSDS and an allergen profile.
Can I qualify with a sample before committing?+
Yes. A 100 g evaluation sample with a mini-COA ships within 48 hours for qualified buyers, with volume-tier pricing quoted the same day.
How stable is it in finished formulations?+
Stable across pH 5.0-8.0 and through standard heat processing, and compatible with zinc PCA, AHA salts and most preservative systems. Shelf life is 36 months in a sealed drum.