Enhanced TDS
Knowde-enriched technical product data sheet
Identification & Functionality
- INCI Name
- Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
- Technologies
- Product Families
Features & Benefits
- Benefit Claims
- Labeling Claims
- Product Features
- Natural/plant derived
- Multifunctional cosmetic-preservative, moisturizer, emollient
- Broad Spectrum preservative
- Stable at high temperatures and pH
- Effective in pH range up to 12
- Improves skinfeel of cosmetic formulations
- Mode of Action
AE Tri-Act PME® is a compound derived from grains and plants and works by reducing interfacial tension on the cellular walls of micro-organisms, promoting a more rapid destruction and a wider spectrum of activity.
- Microbiological Efficacy
- AE Tri-Act PME®- a natural sourced preservative used as an alternative to Parabens and Phenoxyethanol. Derived from glycerin/ Lipoaminoacids and can also be used as emollient, moisturizer, deodorizer and skin conditioner.
- AE Tri-Act PME® has a broad spectrum efficacy against Gram Positive, Gram Negative, Yeast and Fungi.
Applications & Uses
- Markets
- Applications
- Application Format
- Skin Care Applications
- Effective Use Level
As preservative:
- Leave-on/Rinse-off products: 1.0 - 1.2%
- As moisturizer/emollient: 0.5 - 2.0%
Properties
- Physical Form
- Appearance
- Liquid
- Odor
- Characteristic
- Typical Properties
Value Units Test Method / Conditions pH max. 12 - - - Physico-Chemical Properties
Value Units Test Method / Conditions Density approx. 0.9890 g/ml - - Microbiological Values
Value Units Test Method / Conditions Aspergillus niger min. 0.5 % - Burkholderia cepacia (at pH 6) min. 1 % - Candida albican (at pH 6) min. 0.5 % - Enterobacter cloacae (at pH 6) min. 0.7 % - Escherichia coli (at pH 6) min. 1 % - Klebisella pneumonia (at pH 6) min. 0.6 % - Penicillium funiculosum (at pH 6) min. 0.5 % - Pseudomonas aeruginosa min. 1 % - Pseudomonas fluorescens min. 0.7 % - Pseudomonas putida min. 0.6 % - Staphylococcus aureus (at pH 6) min. 1.2 % - Staphylococcus epidermidis (at pH 6) min. 0.5 % -
Regulatory & Compliance
- Certifications & Compliance
- Chemical Inventories
- Worldwide Approval
Approved for use in China, Japan, Canada, Australia, Europe and USA