SMA'RT® Guard C-Silver

SMA'RT Guard C-Silver provides a broad-spectrum antimicrobial activity and is effective against skin bacteria and pathogenic microorganisms. Its fast-killing activity makes SMA'RT Guard C-Silver an effective antimicrobial for personal care products. As a stand-alone preservative, it is used at 0.2 – 1.5% and can be combined with other preservatives if needed. SMA'RT Guard C-Silver will not migrate into the oil phase of emulsions, thus maintaining strong efficacy against microorganisms in the water phase.

• Formaldehyde Free
• Paraben Free
• Broad spectrum
• No oil-phase migration
• Low level of use

• Creams & Lotions
• Gels & Serums Products
• Body Sprays and Mists
• Shower Gels and Shampoos
• Acne Products
• Dandruff Products
• Body & foot deodorant
• Wet wipes
• Hand sanitizers
• Intimate hygiene

• SMA Collaboratives advises using a chelating agent in final formulations
• SMA'RT Guard C-Silver is very water soluble and should be added to the aqueous phase of gels, surfactants and cold process emulsions
• For hot process emulsions, it should be post added during cooling phase below 50°C.
• Amphoteric surfactant and/or AP helps to handle the electric charges in the system.
• Additional preservatives may be required to enhanced yeast and mold preservation-See SMA Collaboratives complete line of SMA'RT Guard preservatives

• Suggested phase addition: Water phase
• Activity: Broad spectrum antimicrobial activity
• Temperature: <50 °C