Geogard 221
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INCI: Dehydroacetic Acid (and) Benzyl Alcohol (and) Water
Product Category: PreservativeGeogard 221 is a synergistic blend featuring dehydroacetic acid and benzyl alcohol as the active ingredients for use in cosmetic and personal care applications. Geogard® 221 provides broad-spectrum efficacy and low cost in use. It is light in colour, essentially odourless, and compatible with a diverse range of product formulations.
Tests comparing Geogard 221 to parabens and paraben blends indicate higher efficacy and better performance in formulations with a low to neutral pH.
Features & Benefits of Geogard 221
- Has a wide range of global regulatory approval
- Easy-to-use and compatible with most types of cosmetic formulations
- Wide effective pH range
- Compatible with key raw materials
- Safe handling
- Chemically and physically stable
- Meet ECOCERT and COSMOS requirements
- Soil Association approved
- Not tested on animals
Applications
- Anhydrous Products
- Baby Care
- baby wipes
- Body Wash
- Hair Care
- conditioner, shampoo, hair gel
- Creams & Lotions
- Deodorants & Antiperspirants
- Eye Products
- eyeshadow, eye creams/gels, mascara
- Face Care
- lotion, wipes, creams, foundation
- Hand Soap
- Makeup Remover
- Suncare
- Toner
- Oil-in-Water & Water-in-Oil
Formulation Recommendations for Geogard 221
- Use between pH 2 – 7
- Efficacy can be compromised above a pH of 7
- Enhanced compatibility allows for the addition of the product virtually anywhere int he manufacturing process
- Highly soluble in polar organic solvents
- Anionics may cause discolouration as well as carbomers and certain surfactants
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Dehydroacetic Acid (and) Benzyl Alcohol (and) Water
