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Saliguard® EHG Ethylhexylglycerin

Saliguard EHG is a multifunctional cosmetic ingredient that is paraben free and acts as an effective replacement to the traditional preservatives. Made of ethylhexylglycerin, a glyceryl ether, this product can be used as a weak preservative and skin conditioning agent with a deodorant action. This product can be used in personal care and cosmetic formulations in bath products, body and hand products, cleansing products, deodorants, eye makeup, foundations, hair care products and suntan products.

Brand: Saliguard (29 products)

INCI Name: Ethylhexylglycerin

Functions: Anti-Microbial Agent, Conditioner, Preservative

Labeling Claims: Clean at Sephora, Credo Clean Standard, Formaldehyde-free, Paraben-free, Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty

Certifications & Compliance: United States Pharmacopeia (USP)

Benefit Claims: Anti-Bacterial, Antimicrobial, Conditioning, Smooth Feel, Soft Feel

Technical Data Sheet

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Identification & Functionality

INCI Name
Ethylhexylglycerin
Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
Anti-Microbial Agent,
Conditioner,
Preservative
CAS No.
70445-33-9
Technologies
Cosmetic Ingredients
Product Families
Cosmetic Ingredients — Functionals
Antioxidants & Preservatives,
Conditioners & Emollients

Features & Benefits

Benefit Claims
Anti-Bacterial,
Antimicrobial,
Conditioning,
Smooth Feel,
Soft Feel
Labeling Claims
Clean at Sephora,
Credo Clean Standard,
Formaldehyde-free,
Paraben-free,
Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty
Product Specifications
  • It serves not only as a preservative, but also as preservant enhancer and as a surfactant.
  • Provides a soft and smooth skin feel due to its effective emollient property.
  • It inhibits the growth and multiplication of odor causing gram positive bacteria.
  • Enhances the antimicrobial efficacy of a product when combined with traditional preservatives and other cosmetic ingredients.
  • SALIGUARD® EHG is effective in pH-ranges from 2 to 12.
  • Should be incorporated into the oil phase of the formulation or at the end of the manufacturing process.
  • Dosage: 0.3% to 1.0%.
  • Shelf life of Saliguard® EHG is 3 years.
Product Benefits
  • Multifunctional cosmetic ingredient.
  • Skin conditioning agent–emollient.
  • Deodorant Agent.
  • Restrains the growth of odor causing gram positive bacteria.
  • Highly compatible with traditional preservatives such as Phenoxyethanol (SALIETHANOL), Caprylyl Glycol. (SALICAP G) and 1,3 Propane Diol (SALIDIOL) as well as other cosmetic ingredients.

Applications & Uses

Markets
Personal Care
Applications
Personal Care — Beauty & Care
AP/Deo,
Baby Care,
Hair Care,
Skin Care,
Sun Care
Personal Care — Personal Hygiene
Wipes, Tissue & Towel
Application Format
Creams,
Gel,
Leave On,
Lotions,
Rinse Off,
Roll On,
Spray,
Wipes
AP/Deo Applications
Deodorants
Baby Care Applications
Baby Wipes
Color Cosmetic Applications
Concealer
Hair Care Applications
Anti-Dandruff Products,
Shampoos & Rinses
Skin Care Applications
Body Cream,
Body Lotion,
Cold Creams,
Facial Cleanser,
Moisturizers
Sun Care Applications
Sunscreen Cream,
Sunscreen Lotion,
Sunscreen Spray
Treatment Product Applications
Anti-Dandruff Products
Use Level
0.3-1%
Application pH Range
2-12
Applications
  • SALIGUARD EHG can easily be incorporated into all type of formulations as it is compatible with several cosmetic ingredients.
  • The product is resistant upto high temperatures of 120 ̊C.
  • As it is effective against odor causing gram positive bacteria, SALIGUARD® EHG can be used in deodorants.
  • Due to its skin conditioning and emollient properties, SALIGUARD® EHG is very effective in moisturizing creams & lotions.
  • SALIGUARD® EHG can be widely used in leave-on and rinse-off applications.
  • Uses of level up to 0.3-1%.

Properties

Physical Form
Liquid
Odor
Odorless
Appearance
Clear Colorless Liquid
Partially Soluble in
Water

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance
United States Pharmacopeia (USP)

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life
3 years