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EVAGUARD® 502
EVAGUARD® 502 effective against gram-negative and gram-positive bacteria, yeast and fungi. Can be used both in cosmetic products and in oral care products. Does not contain benzyl alcohol, phenoxyethanol. Suitable for use in formulations of natural and organic cosmetics with a slightly acidic pH of 2.0 to 5.5 max.
INCI name
1,3 – Propanediol, Benzoic acid, Caprylyl glycol
Specifications
Appearance
- Liquid
Category
- Preserving agent
Appearance
- Transparent liquid
Recommended input level
- Overall 0.1-2.0%
- For rinse-off products 1.0-1.8%
- For leave-on products 1.5-2.0%
Working pH range
- 2.0-5.5
Maximum operating temperature
- 80°С
Application
- Creams, lotions, emulsions
- Micellar water and other facial cleansers
- Products for sensitive skin
- Decorative cosmetics
- Hair care products
- Shower gels, bath foams, liquid soaps, scrubs
- Intimate hygiene products
- Oral care products
- Baby care products
Main advantages
- Effectively preserves in two phases of emulsions: aqueous and oily
- Does not affect the color or odor of cosmetics
- Does not contain benzyl alcohol or phenoxyethanol
- Does not emit formaldehyde and is paraben-free
- Has a broad spectrum of antimicrobial activity
- Has low sensitizing activity
- Suitable for natural and organic cosmetics
