Optiphen™ MIT preservative
Chemistry: Preservatives
INCI: Aqua (Water) (and) Methylisothiazolinone
SDS Link >Optiphen™ MIT preservative is approved for use in all major markets, is compatible with a variety of formulations and is not based on paraben, formaldehyde or halogens. These methylisothiazolinone-based preservatives can be used in products that are typically considered difficult to preserve with conventional preservatives. Effective against gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria, yeast and mold, they offer excellent heat stability, work across a wide pH window and are easily solubilized in water.
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Features and Benefits
- effective against gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria
- effective between pH 2 and 10
- global use
Applications
| Hair Care Leave-On | - |
| Hair Care Rinse-Off | +++ |
| Skin Care Leave-On | - |
| Skin Care Rinse-Off | ++ |
| Wet Wipes | - |
Use Levels: 0.05-0.1%
Max. Temperature During Production: below 70°C
Additional Information:
| pH | 2 - 10 |
| Regulatory Compliance* | Brazil, China, Japan, Mexico, US |
| Technologies | without Formaldehyde Donor, without Halogen, without Paraben, without Phenoxyethanol |
| Chemistry Type | with Isothiazolinone |
+++ highly recommended, ++ recommended, - not recommended
*For country-specific details, please contact your technical service representative.
