Preservatives |
INCI |
Appearance |
pH Solubility |
Compatibility |
Suggested Usage Rate |
| Cosmocil CQ |
Water and polyaminopropyl biguanide
**Paraben FREE Does NOT release formaldehyde
|
Clear Liquid |
Ph 4.0 -10
water; alcohol; PG; glycerine |
NOT compatible with beeswax or liquid soaps |
.2 up to 1.5% |
| Everclear |
190 Proof Grain Alcohol
**Paraben FREE Does NOT release formaldehyde
|
Clear Liquid |
water soluble |
|
15%+ |
| Germaben II |
Propylene Glycol; Diazolidinyl Urea; Methylparaben; Propylparaben
**complete antimicrobial system with broad spectrum activity
Solubilized combination of Germall II with Methylparaben/Propylparaben is effective against Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria and against yeast and mold.
|
Clear Liquid |
Ph 3.0 - 7.5
water soluble
Recommended when oils are less than 25% in finished formula |
Compatible with most ingredients
Add below 60 degrees centigrade
Preferably during the cool down phase |
0.5 - 1.0% |
| Germaben II E |
Propylene Glycol; Diazolidinyl Urea; Methylparaben; Propylparaben
**complete antimicrobial system with broad spectrum activity
Solubilized combination of Germall II with Methylparaben/Propylparaben is effective against Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria and against yeast and mold.
|
Clear Liquid |
Ph 3.0 - 7.5
water soluble
Recommended when oils are more than 25% in finished formula |
Compatible with most ingredients
Add below 60 degrees centigrade
Preferably during the cool down phase |
0.5 - 1.0% |
Germall Plus [powder] |
Diazolidinyl Urea; Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate
|
White, free-flowing hygroscopic powder |
Ph 3.0 - 8
water soluble
Fully compatible with cationic, anionic, non-ionic surfactants and emulsifiers, as well as proteins
|
Add below 50 degrees centigrade
Preferably during the cool down phase |
0.5 - .2% |
Germall Plus [liquid] |
Propylene Glycol; Diazolidinyl Urea; Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate
*See below
|
Clear Liquid |
Ph 3-8
water soluble
Fully compatible with cationic, anionic, non-ionic surfactants and emulsifiers, as well as proteins
|
Add below 50 degrees centigrade
Preferably during the cool down phase |
0.1 - .5% |
Liquapar Oil |
Isopropylparaben; Isobutylparaben; Butylparaben
|
Clear Liquid |
Ph 3.0 - 7.5
oil soluble
can be used in anhydrous formulations Fully compatible with cationic, anionic, non-ionic surfactants and emulsifiers, as well as proteins
|
can be added pre [or] post-emulsification |
0.4 - .8% |
Liquapar PE |
Phenoxyethanol; Isopropylparaben Isobutylparaben; Butylparaben
|
Clear Liquid |
Ph 3.0 - 7.5
oil soluble
For cold mixed systems, add LiquaPar PE early in the process to allow for adequate mixing.Will work in anhydrous formulations
|
can be added pre [or] post-emulsification
140-158 degrees |
0.5 - 1.0% |
Optiphen |
Phenoxyethanol; Caprylyl Glycol [emollient base]
**Paraben FREE Does NOT release formaldehyde
|
Clear Liquid |
No pH restrictions
oil soluble
|
can be added pre [or] post-emulsification 80 degree f or below |
0.5 - 1.0% |
Optiphen Plus |
Phenoxyethanol; Caprylyl Glycol [emollient base]; Sorbic Acid
**Paraben FREE Does NOT release formaldehyde
|
Clear Liquid |
Works best at a pH of 6.0 or less
water soluble
|
95 degrees f or below |
0.75 - 1.5% |
Phenopip |
Phenoxyethanol; Methylparaben Ethylparaben; Butylparaben; Propylparaben; Isobutylparaben
|
Clear Liquid |
Ph 3.0 - 8.0
oil / water soluble
If used with water, heat to 155 degree f to help the preservative dissolve adequately
|
Broad Spectrum Preservative |
0.25 - 1.0% |
Suttocide A |
Sodium Hydroxymethylglycinate
**Paraben FREE Does NOT release formaldehyde
|
Clear Liquid |
Ph 3.5 - 12 [very flexible with pH]
oil soluble
|
Use in water based formulas or blended with Liquapar Oil in complex formulations |
up to 0.5%
Shampoos/Conditioners 0.4 - 1.0%
|