ISCA B

The Iscaguard range includes high purity grades of methyl, ethyl, propyl, and butyl parabens, as well as their sodium salts. With outstanding efficacy, a long history of safe use, cost effectiveness and universal compatibility, parabens are an excellent choice of preservative for many personal care formulations. For ease of use, Isca also offers liquid paraben blends. These products have been carefully designed to provide synergistic, broad spectrum activity, while being easy to incorporate into finished products. ISCA UK has a range of ISCAGUARD and ISCACIDE preservatives that can be used in formulations such as shampoo, shower gel, liquid soap, wet wipes, moisturizing cream, and so on.

INCI Name: Butylparaben

Functions: Preservative

Benefit Claims: Broad pH Stability, Compatibility, Cost Effective, Easy To Use, Preservation

Labeling Claims: Natural

Synonyms: Butyl 4-Hydroxybenzoate, Butyl Parahydroxybenzoate, Butyl P-Hydroxy Benzoate

Enhanced TDS

Knowde-enriched technical product data sheet

Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family
INCI Name
Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
CAS No.
94-26-8
EC No.
202-318-7
Technologies
Product Families

Features & Benefits

Applications & Uses

Markets
Applications
Application Format
Skin Care Applications
Applications
  • Leave-on
  • Rinse-off

Properties

Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Temperature max. 80ºC-
EU Cosmetic Regulation (Application:Leave-on)0.19%-
EU Cosmetic Regulation (Application:Rinse-off)0.19%-
ISCA recommendation (Application:Leave-on)0.05 – 0.14 %-
ISCA recommendation (Application:Rinse-off)0.05 – 0.14 %-
pH Value Range4.0 – 8.0--