optiphen™ od multifunctional
chemistry: antimicrobial
INCI: Caprylyl Glycol
optiphen™ od is a global multifunctional additive. The 1,2-alkanediol can be combined with very low doses of preservatives to effectively preserve personal care formulations acting as potentiator. Based on 1,2-octanediol it can be used in a variety of cosmetic formulations. optiphen™ od multifunctional is well known and widely used in personal care applications due to its balanced way of boosting preservative activity and imparting emolliancy while being effective over a very wide pH range.
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trade name: optiphen™ od multifunctional
features and benefits
- moisturizing agent
- solvent for active ingredients
- humectant
- preservative booster
applications
| leave-on | +++ |
| rinse-off | +++ |
| wet wipes | +++ |
use levels: 0.3-2%
max. temperature during production: below 80°C
additional information
| pH | 2 - 10 |
| regulatory compliance* | Brazil, Canada, China, EU, Japan, Mexico, US |
| technologies | without formaldehyde donor, without halogen, without isothiazolinones, without paraben, without phenoxyethanol |
| chemistry type | with multifunctional ingredient |
+++ highly recommended
*For country-specific details, please contact your technical service representative.
