optiphen™ gp preservative
chemistry: antimicrobials
INCI/chemical name: Phenoxyethanol (and) o-Cymen-5-ol (and) Caprylhydroxamic Acid (and) Propanediol (and) Propylene Carbonate
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optiphen™ gp preservative is effective against gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria, yeast and mold. It offers excellent heat stability, works across a wide pH window and is easily solubilized in water. optiphen™ gp preservative is readily biodegradable. It provides a content of 37% natural origin, applying the ISO 16128-2:2017(E) standard. The product has been tested on delicate Asian skin, which tend to be more sensitive and it combines no skin irritation and good compatibility in a wide range of personal care products like water facial masks, fragrance free products and transparent formulations.
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features and benefits - combines no skin irritation and good compatibility in a wide range of personal care applications
- provides broad-spectrum protection against bacteria, mold, and yeast with an effective pH range of 4–8
applications
| leave-on | +++ |
| rinse-off | +++ |
| wet wipes | +++ |
+++ highly recommended
use levels: 0.4 - 1.5%
max. temperature during production: below 80°C
additional information
| pH | 4 - 8 |
| regulatory compliance | Brazil, Canada, China, EU, Japan, Mexico |
| technologies | without formaldehyde donor, without halogen, without isothiazolinones, without paraben |
| chemistry type | with multifunctional ingredient, with phenoxyethanol |
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Asia Pacific / China / Europe Middle East & Africa / Latin America
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