INCI Name: Phenoxyethanol and Caprylyl Glycol.
Usage: Use between 0.75-1.5% in a formulation, it is soluble in the water phase and is usually added at the end of manufacturing. This is not classified as a natural preservative due to the caprylyl glycol.
Properties: Unique paraben-free and formaldehyde-free liquid blend preservative featuring phenoxyethanol as a primary active ingredient in an emollient base. Plantaserve P provides effective formulation protection from bacteria and yeast. It can be used alone or in combination with other preservatives.
Applications: Skin care cream and lotions, body butters, styling gels, shampoos, sunscreens and formulation containing silicones.
Note: The only way to be sure that your preservative system is working in your product is to carry out micro testing. While we are happy to pass on information and make theoretical recommendations of how to get the best out of our ingredients we can make no guarantees without this testing. There are two levels of test that a microbiological lab will do - one is a micro count which gives you a 'moment in time' look at the cleanliness of your formula and may also characterise the microbes present. The second is a Preservative Efficacy Test or PET. This is highly recommended as it tests how your product performs over time when it is challenged by microbes. You are legally required to market and sell products that are safe and microbial stability is an important part of that.
Please note: This product may come with less than a 9 month shelf life. If used within the specified shelf life, it will not affect the preservative efficacy in a product.
New Directions Australia Pty Ltd. does not supply food grade raw materials and therefore cannot waive GST.
Prior to use: Customers should always refer to the Material Safety Data Sheet / Specification Sheet OR the ingredients label as affixed to each product which are current at the time of supply of the product.
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