euxyl™ k 940 preservative
chemistry: antimicrobials
INCI/chemical name: Phenoxyethanol (and) Benzyl Alcohol (and) Ethylhexylglycerin (and) Tocopherol
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euxyl™ k 940 is a liquid preservative for personal care products, with strong, broad-spectrum efficacy. The addition of ethylhexylglycerin reduces the interfacial tension at the cell membrane of microorganisms and improves the antimicrobial activity.
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features and benefits - strong broad spectrum efficacy
- performs well in challenging formulations
- optimized composition including booster
- vapor phase activity
- stable to hydrolysis, temperature and pH
applications
| leave-on | +++ |
| rinse-off | ++ |
| wet wipes | +++ |
+++ highly recommended, ++ recommended
use levels: 0.5 - 1.5%
max. temperature during production: below 120°C
additional information
| pH | 3 - 12 |
| regulatory compliance | Brazil, Canada, China, EU, Japan, Mexico, US |
| technologies | without formaldehyde donor, without halogen, without isothiazolinones, without paraben |
| chemistry type | with benzylalcohol, with multifunctional ingredient, with phenoxyethanol |
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