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Identification & Functionality
- INCI Name
- Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
- Technologies
- Product Families
- Primary Feedstocks
Petrochemical
Features & Benefits
- Benefit Claims
- Labeling Claims
- Product Features & Benefits
- Broad pH range
- Effective in emulsions, creams and lotions in addition to surfactant-based products such as shower gels, facial cleansers and shampoos
- Broad spectrum performance
- Free of parabens, formaldehyde donors, and MIT
- Micro Summary
- Controls bacteria (gram +/-), yeast, and mold
- Pass results with industry standard tests: EP-A, USP51, and PCPC
- Pass results with recommended use level at pH 4-8: 1 - 1.5% (w/w)
Applications & Uses
- Markets
- Applications
- Application Format
- Bath & Shower Applications
- Hair Care Applications
- Skin Care Applications
- Use Level
- 1 - 1.5%
- Instruction for Use
- For use in cold or hot process
- Mix well before using
- Add to water phase (below 80°C) or during cool down phase (~40°C)
Properties
- Physical Form
Regulatory & Compliance
- Certifications & Compliance
- Standards & Certifications
- Biodegradable
- Non-palm Derived
- Halal Certified
- China IECIC Listed
- Vegan & Cruelty-free
- Kosher Compliant
Technical Details & Test Data
- Science Behind
The preservative system employs traditional preservation in conjunction with the Hurdle Technology approach, utilizing a combination of multifunctional ingredients to create a hostile environment for microbial growth.
Lexgard® HPO includes the following components to create a complete broad spectrum preservation system:
- Caprylyl Glycol: Skin conditioning agent that prevents the growth of bacteria in formulation
- Phenoxyethanol: A traditional preservative
- Hexylene Glycol: A carrier for ease of formulation