optiphen™ bsb-n preservative | rokonsal™ bsb-n preservative
chemistry: antimicrobials
INCI: Benzyl Alcohol (and) Glycerin (and) Benzoic Acid (and) Sorbic Acid
optiphen™ bsb-n preservative is a combination of benzoic and sorbic acids in benzyl alcohol. Ashland's nature-identical preservatives are ideal solutions for products aimed at the Eco-aware consumer. This product is validated by ECOCERT according to the COSMOS-standard. Due to the organic acids, optiphen™ bsb-n preservative may be classified as a mild preservative. It is effective against Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria, yeasts and molds at acid pH values.
The product is also marketed under the trade name rokonsal™ bsb-n.
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trade name: optiphen™ bsb-n preservative | rokonsal™ bsb-n preservative
features and benefits
- effective against gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria, yeast and mold
- effective up to pH 5.4
- global use
- nature-identical combination
- validated by COSMOS and NATRUE
applications
| leave-on | ++ |
| rinse-off | ++ |
| wet wipes | + |
use levels: 0.3-1.0%
max. temperature during production: below 80°C
additional information
| pH | 2 - 5.4 |
| regulatory compliance* | Brazil, Canada, China, EU, Mexico, US |
| technologies | without formaldehyde donor, without halogen, without isothiazolinones, without paraben, without phenoxyethanol |
| chemistry type | with benzylalcohol, with organic acids |
++ recommended, + suitable
*For country-specific details, please contact your technical service representative.
