Geogard ECT Preservative
PRSRV-GEOGRD-ECT-30ML
Geogard™ ECT Preservative is a unique combination of 4 components – Benzyl
Alcohol, Salicylic Acid, Glycerin, and Sorbic Acid, which are well accepted in a wide range of personal care products. The novel composition of this antimicrobial blend offers broad spectrum protection in a diverse range of products, against Gram-positive & Gram-negative bacteria, yeast, and molds. It also has a low odour profile making it the ideal choice for fragrance-free and fragrance-sensitive systems.
Note: The current lot has a slightly darker color, which has been confirmed by the manufacturer to not affect its effectiveness.
The Advantages to using Geogard™ ECT Preservative are:
- A preservation system that meets the ECOCERT standards
- It is a paraben-free, formaldehyde-free, and isothiazolone-free based system
- Offers broad spectrum protection activity against gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria, yeast and molds
- Has a wide range of global regulatory acceptance
- Possesses a low odor profile making it ideal for fragrance-free and fragrance-sensitive systems
- Compatible in a wide range of skin care, hair care and sun care systems
- A wide pH compatibility: (pH 3 – 8)
- An excellent safety profile
Product Details:
- Geogard™ ECT Preservative (Sometimes referred to as Preservative Eco)
- Is a unique combination of 4 components – Benzyl Alcohol, Salicylic Acid, Glycerin, and Sorbic Acid
- Appearance: Clear, colourless to straw liquid
- Recommended Use Level: 0.6-1.0%
- Can be used in a variety of DIY products including creams, lotions, body butters, sun care products, lipsticks, liquid and cream makeups, styling gels, shampoos and conditioners
Technical Information:
- INCI: Benzyl Alcohol & Salicylic Acid & Glycerin & Sorbic Acid
- CAS #: 100-51-6 & 69-72-7 & 56-81-5 & 110-44-1
- Specific Gravity: 1.018 - 1.118 @ 25°C
- Appearance: Clear, colourless to straw liquid
- For emulsified systems, Geogard ECT preservative can be easily integrated post-emulsification at temperatures BELOW 45°C
- Usage rate: 0.6 - 1.0% (We always recommended to test all newly developed or altered formulations to guarantee proper preservation.)
COMPOSITIONAL BREAKDOWN
- Benzyl Alcohol: 77 - 86%
- Salicylic Acid: 8 - 15%
- Glycerin: 3 - 6%
- Sorbic Acid: 1 - 4%