AE Tri-Act PME™

Identification & Functionality

INCI Name

Capryloyl Glycine,

Caprylyl Glycol,

Ethylhexylglycerin,

Undecylenoyl Glycine

Cosmetic Ingredients Functions

Deodorant,

Emollient,

Moisturizing Agent,

Preservative

Technologies

Cosmetic Ingredients

Product Families

Cosmetic Ingredients — Cosmetic Actives

AP/Deo Actives

Cosmetic Ingredients — Functionals

Antioxidants & Preservatives,

Conditioners & Emollients

Features & Benefits

Benefit Claims

Antimicrobial,

Broad pH Stability,

Conditioning,

De-Odorizing,

Emolliency,

Outstanding Skin feel,

Preservation,

Refatting,

Temperature stability

Labeling Claims

Clean at Sephora,

Credo Clean Standard,

Natural,

Naturally Derived,

Non-Carcinogenic,

Non-Mutagenic,

Not Listed In California Proposition 65,

Paraben-free,

Phenoxyethanol-free,

Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty

Product Features

• Natural/plant derived
• Multifunctional cosmetic-preservative, moisturizer, emollient
• Broad Spectrum preservative
• Stable at high temperatures and pH
• Effective in pH range up to 12
• Improves skinfeel of cosmetic formulations

Mode of Action

AE Tri-Act PME® is a compound derived from grains and plants and works by reducing interfacial tension on the cellular walls of micro-organisms, promoting a more rapid destruction and a wider spectrum of activity.

Microbiological Efficacy

• AE Tri-Act PME®- a natural sourced preservative used as an alternative to Parabens and Phenoxyethanol. Derived from glycerin/ Lipoaminoacids and can also be used as emollient, moisturizer, deodorizer and skin conditioner.
• AE Tri-Act PME® has a broad spectrum efficacy against Gram Positive, Gram Negative, Yeast and Fungi.

Applications & Uses

Markets

Personal Care

Applications

Personal Care — Beauty & Care

Bath & Shower,

Skin Care

Application Format

Leave On,

Rinse Off

Skin Care Applications

Moisturizers

Effective Use Level

As preservative:

• Leave-on/Rinse-off products: 1.0 - 1.2%
• As moisturizer/emollient: 0.5 - 2.0%

Properties

Physical Form

Liquid

Appearance

Liquid

Odor

Characteristic

Typical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
pH	max. 12	—	—

Physico-Chemical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Density	approx. 0.9890	g/ml	—

Microbiological Values

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Aspergillus niger	min. 0.5	%	—
Burkholderia cepacia (at pH 6)	min. 1	%	—
Candida albican (at pH 6)	min. 0.5	%	—
Enterobacter cloacae (at pH 6)	min. 0.7	%	—
Escherichia coli (at pH 6)	min. 1	%	—
Klebisella pneumonia (at pH 6)	min. 0.6	%	—
Penicillium funiculosum (at pH 6)	min. 0.5	%	—
Pseudomonas aeruginosa	min. 1	%	—
Pseudomonas fluorescens	min. 0.7	%	—
Pseudomonas putida	min. 0.6	%	—
Staphylococcus aureus (at pH 6)	min. 1.2	%	—
Staphylococcus epidermidis (at pH 6)	min. 0.5	%	—

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance

IECIC (China)

Chemical Inventories

AICS (Australia),

DSL (Canada),

ECL (Korea),

EINECS (EU),

ENCS (Japan),

NDSL (Canada),

PICCS (Phillipines),

TSCA (USA)

Worldwide Approval

Approved for use in China, Japan, Canada, Australia, Europe and USA