Buy Geogard 221 preservative in Australia
Geogard 221 is a broad spectrum (bacterial/fungal control) preservative, that has a wide range of global regulatory acceptance for natural personal care products. It is ECOCERT compliant. It uses organic acid technology to help protect water-based products such as lotions and sprays from microbial growth.
Why use a preservative?
When you make natural skincare and especially when using water based ingredients in your products, it's important to add a preservative.
Why? Well, once you add water to your product, it becomes a breeding ground for microbes - yeast, bacteria, and mould.
How to formulate with Geogard 221
Geogard 221 is heat sensitive and should be added during the cool down phase.
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| INCI | Dehydroacetic Acid (and) Benzyl Alcohol |
| Ingredients |
Benzyl Alcohol, Purified Water, Dehydroacetic Acid
|
| CAS Number | 520-45-6, 100-51-6 |
| Country of Origin | USA |
| Solubility | Is partially water-soluble |
| Temperature | Heat sensitive. Add to formulations during the cool-down phase (less than 45 °C) |
| Odour | Characteristic, slight almond-like odour |
| Appearance | Pale yellow /amber/clear liquid |
| Vegan | Yes |
| Palm Free | Yes |
| Tested on Animals | No |
| pH | efficacy range is 3-6 |
| Usage Rate | Typically used at concentrations between 0.3% and 1%. (max input is 1.1%) |
| Storage | Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. |
| Note |
Geogard 221 is generally compatible with most ingredients commonly used in personal care formulations. However, the effectiveness of Benzyl Alcohol may decrease when used alongside non-ionic surfactants. This doesn’t rule out its use in such formulas, but it’s advisable to conduct preservative efficacy testing, particularly if the non-ionic surfactant content exceeds 5% active. |
Buy Geogard 221 preservative in Australia
Geogard 221 is a broad spectrum (bacterial/fungal control) preservative, that has a wide range of global regulatory acceptance for natural personal care products. It is ECOCERT compliant. It uses organic acid technology to help protect water-based products such as lotions and sprays from microbial growth.
Why use a preservative?
When you make natural skincare and especially when using water based ingredients in your products, it's important to add a preservative.
Why? Well, once you add water to your product, it becomes a breeding ground for microbes - yeast, bacteria, and mould.
How to formulate with Geogard 221
Geogard 221 is heat sensitive and should be added during the cool down phase.
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| INCI | Dehydroacetic Acid (and) Benzyl Alcohol |
| Ingredients |
Benzyl Alcohol, Purified Water, Dehydroacetic Acid
|
| CAS Number | 520-45-6, 100-51-6 |
| Country of Origin | USA |
| Solubility | Is partially water-soluble |
| Temperature | Heat sensitive. Add to formulations during the cool-down phase (less than 45 °C) |
| Odour | Characteristic, slight almond-like odour |
| Appearance | Pale yellow /amber/clear liquid |
| Vegan | Yes |
| Palm Free | Yes |
| Tested on Animals | No |
| pH | efficacy range is 3-6 |
| Usage Rate | Typically used at concentrations between 0.3% and 1%. (max input is 1.1%) |
| Storage | Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. |
| Note |
Geogard 221 is generally compatible with most ingredients commonly used in personal care formulations. However, the effectiveness of Benzyl Alcohol may decrease when used alongside non-ionic surfactants. This doesn’t rule out its use in such formulas, but it’s advisable to conduct preservative efficacy testing, particularly if the non-ionic surfactant content exceeds 5% active. |
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