GoW Preservatives



   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%

* Liquid Germall Plus is approved for use in the Americas and the components of Liquid Germall Plus are
individually listed by the EU: Diazolidinyl Urea at levels up to 0.5% without restrictions; IPBC
permanently listed at levels up to 0.02% on a 100% basis without labeling
requirements and up to 0.05% with labeling requirements.

In the EU, IPBC should not be used in oral hygiene products, lip products, or in aerosolized sprays.