Ceramide AS — Cosmetic Grade
Allzone Trading supplies Ceramide AS as a white to off-white fine waxy powder to manufacturers and formulators in Canada and international B2B markets. Also referenced as Ceramide 5, N-(2-hydroxyacyl) sphingosine. Ceramide AS (formerly Ceramide 5) is an alpha-hydroxy-acyl sphingosine, a defined ceramide species built on a sphingosine rather than a phytosphingosine base. It is used at low percentages in barrier-lipid systems where the sphingosine-based species is specified.
At a glance
- Product
- Ceramide AS
- Grades
- Cosmetic Grade
- Typical applications
- Barrier-support skincare emulsions · Defined multi-species ceramide systems · Dry-skin and mature-skin leave-on formats
- Packaging
- Packaging confirmed at quotation
- • Certificate of Analysis is provided against the confirmed shipment, grade and batch.
- • Manufacturer TDS and SDS are subject to grade and supplier confirmation and are available on request.
- • Grades, packaging and origin above are indicative sourcing options and are confirmed at quotation.
Available grades from container-direct sourcing
Cosmetic Grade
Assay, physical form and documentation confirmed against supplier technical data sheet at quotation.
Typical applications
- Barrier-support skincare emulsions
- Defined multi-species ceramide systems
- Dry-skin and mature-skin leave-on formats
- Conditioning hair-care systems
Why Canadian buyers choose us
- Grade, physical form and assay confirmed in writing against supplier documentation before order confirmation
- Technical data sheet, safety data sheet and certificate of analysis requested for the exact material offered
- Specification-led sourcing — no assumed values, no substituted grades
- Export documentation and destination-appropriate paperwork reviewed per enquiry
- Quantities reviewed per enquiry, from sample lots through to full commercial volumes
Typical industries served
Technical & procurement detail
What Ceramide AS is and what it does+
Ceramide AS (formerly Ceramide 5) is an alpha-hydroxy-acyl sphingosine, a defined ceramide species built on a sphingosine rather than a phytosphingosine base. It is used at low percentages in barrier-lipid systems where the sphingosine-based species is specified.
Sphingosine base is the distinguishing feature+
Ceramide AS and Ceramide AP differ in the sphingoid base (sphingosine versus phytosphingosine) even though both carry an alpha-hydroxy acyl chain. Offers regularly move between the two; confirm the base and the INCI designation on the certificate before accepting a substitution.
Ceramides must be melted into a carrier before emulsification+
All ceramide species are practically insoluble in water and dissolve only sparingly in common cosmetic oils at room temperature. They are worked in hot, usually with a co-solvent or a cholesterol and fatty-acid lipid system, and they recrystallise as visible grit if that step is skipped. Describe the solubilisation route already in your formula so the presentation offered matches it.
Documentation and specification+
Assay, particle size, solvent residue, microbiological limits and heavy-metal limits differ between producers and grades. Allzone confirms the applicable specification with the supplier before quoting and shares the technical data sheet, safety data sheet and certificate of analysis for the exact material offered, so the values you evaluate are the values you receive.
Frequently asked questions
What documentation is provided?+
The supplier technical data sheet, safety data sheet and certificate of analysis for the exact grade quoted. Additional documentation such as allergen, GMO or origin statements is requested where the supplier can support it.
What quantities can be quoted?+
Quantities are reviewed per enquiry, from sample and trial lots through to commercial volumes. Availability, pack size and commercial terms are confirmed at quotation, not before.
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Need a quote on Ceramide AS?
Request pricing, TDS/SDS and available documentation. We usually acknowledge enquiries within one business day; samples are subject to supplier availability and product classification.