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BELGUARD EHG

Belguard EHG (2-Ethyl hexyl glycerine) is a multifunctional cosmetic additive with excellent skin care properties. It is effective against odor causing gram positive bacteria & enhances the efficacy of traditional preservatives.

Brand: BELGUARD (10 products)

INCI Name: Ethylhexylglycerin

Functions: Bacteriostatic Agent, Emollient, Humectant, Moisturizing Agent, Preservative

Labeling Claims: Clean at Sephora, Credo Clean Standard, Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty

Benefit Claims: Emolliency, Moisturizing, Outstanding Skin feel

Synonyms: 1-(2-Ethylhexyl) glycerol ether, 3-[(2-Ethylhexyl)oxy]-1,2-propanediol, Adekanol GE-RF, Ethylhexyl glycerin, Glycerol α-(2-ethylhexyl) ether, Glyceryl 1-mono(2-ethylhexyl) ether, Lexgard E, MinaCare Hexcine

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Name
Ethylhexylglycerin
INCI Name
Ethylhexylglycerin
Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
Bacteriostatic Agent,
Emollient,
Humectant,
Moisturizing Agent,
Preservative
CAS No.
70445-33-9
EC No.
408-080-2
Technologies
Cosmetic Ingredients
Product Families
Cosmetic Ingredients — Functionals
Antioxidants & Preservatives,
Conditioners & Emollients
Structure

BELGUARD EHG - Structure

Features & Benefits

Benefit Claims
Emolliency,
Moisturizing,
Outstanding Skin feel
Labeling Claims
Clean at Sephora,
Credo Clean Standard,
Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty
Product Characteristic
  • It acts as an active preservative minus the harmful effects
  • It is an active deodorizer
  • It is an impressive skin moisturizing agent
  • It is used as a booster agent for cosmetic alcohol preparations as well as glycols
  • It helps in improving the overall texture of cosmetic items on the skin
  • It is effective in keeping gram-positive bacteria formation under control
  • It helps not only in boosting the effects of fragrance ingredients in cosmetic formulations but also helps in properly fixing them to the same.

Applications & Uses

Markets
Personal Care
Applications
Personal Care — Beauty & Care
AP/Deo,
Hair Care,
Skin Care
Personal Care — Personal Hygiene
Other Personal Hygiene Applications,
Wipes, Tissue & Towel
Application Format
Leave On,
Lotions,
Rinse Off,
Wipes
AP/Deo Applications
Antiperspirants,
Deodorants
Hair Care Applications
Hair Conditioner,
Shampoos & Rinses
Skin Care Applications
Moisturizers
Wipes, Tissue & Towel Applications
Wet Wipes
Uses

It is actively used for manufacturing the following cosmetic preparations:

  • Lotions
  • Washes
  • Shampoos
  • Conditioners
  • Topicals
Multifunctional Use
  • Skin careadditive.
  • Wide application as a cosmeticingredient.
  • Acts as emollient and mild humectants and improves the skin feel ofcosmetic formulations.
  • Prevents the growth of odor causing Gram positivebacteria.
  • Preservative booster in personal careformulations

Properties

Physical Form
Liquid
Appearance
Clear colourless Liquid
Molecular Weight
204.306.
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
OdorMild Characteristic odour--
APHAmax. 30--
Assay by GCmin.98%-
Density at 200°C0.95 - 0.97--
Refractive Index at 200°C1.449-1.453--

Technical Details & Test Data

Concentration

Skin care additive and deodorant active 0.3 - 1.0%. It has been used in the application of Wet Wipes (concentration 0.3- 1.0%), Leave on formulations (concentration 0.3 – o.1%) and Deodorants (concentration 0.3 -1.0%).

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type
Drums
Packaging

 

220 kg, 50 kg , 30 kg HDPE drums or HDPE carboy.

Storage & Handling

Storage

Store in a cool dry area. Protect it from the extreme heat conditions.

Expiry Date

Two years from the date of manufacturing.