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EVAGUARD® 205

New product of EVA LLC

EVAGUARD® 205 is a liquid preservative based on a combination of benzyl alcohol and antimicrobial booster caprylyl glycol. The addition of caprylyl glycol enhances the effectiveness of benzyl alcohol when interacting with the cell membrane of microorganisms increasing the preservative activity of the product.

EVAGUARD® 205 can be used to preserve a wide range of rinse-off and leave-on personal care products in a wide pH range. It has a broad, balanced spectrum of action against bacteria, yeast and mold.

INCI name
Benzyl Alcohol (and) Caprylyl glycol
Specifications
Appearance
  • Liquid
Category
  • Preserving agent
Appearance
  • Transparent or translucent liquid from colorless to slightly yellow color
Recommended input level
  • Overall 0.6-1.1%
  • For rinse-off products 0.6-1.0%
  • For leave-on products 0.8-1.1%
  • The maximum permitted dosage in the Russian Federation is 1,17%
Working pH range
  • 3.0-8.5
Maximum operating temperature
  • 80°С
Application
  • Hair care
  • Body and face care
  • Shaving products
  • Sunscreens
  • Hand and body washes, bath foams and other cleansing products
  • Baby care products
  • Natural and organic cosmetics
  • Raw materials
Main advantages
  • Soft preservative system
  • Broad spectrum of antimicrobial activity
  • Based on safe and internationally recognized ingredients
  • Relatively low input levels from 0.6 to 1.1% and synergy with other preservatives
  • Suitable for natural and organic cosmetics
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