optiphen™ bd preservative
chemistry: antimicrobials
INCI/chemical name: Benzyl Alcohol (and) Benzoic Acid (and) Dehydroacetic Acid
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optiphen™ bd preservative is based on a combination of benzoic acid and dehydroacetic acid in benzyl alcohol. Ashland's nature-identical preservatives are ideal solutions for products aimed at the Eco-aware consumer. optiphen™ bd preservative is ECOCERT-, NATRUE-, COSMOS - and BDIH-compliant. The synthetic version of naturally occurring substances with excellent efficacy has proven to be an effective preservative system. This product is well suited for a veriety of natural personal care prodcts, if they conform to the necessary pH- conditions.
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features and benefits - microbiostatic spectrum of activity against bacteria, mold and yeast with global use
- effective up to pH 6.4
applications
| leave-on | +++ |
| rinse-off | +++ |
| wet wipes | +++ |
+++ highly recommended
use levels: 0.3-1.0%
max. temperature during production: below 80°C
additional information
| pH | 2 - 6.4 |
| regulatory compliance | Brazil, Canada, China, EU, Japan, Mexico, US |
| technologies | without formaldehyde donor, without halogen, without isothiazolinones, without paraben, without phenoxyethanol |
| chemistry type | with benzylalcohol, with organic acids |
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Asia Pacific / China / Europe Middle East & Africa / Latin America / North America
