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1,2-benzisothiazolin-3-one or BIT (CAS: 2634-33-5), the primary active ingredient in Arxada's Proxel® range, is widely recognized as one of the most versatile, compatible and trusted broad spectrum preservative solutions available for the Home Care market. Aside from single-active products based on BIT alone, the Proxel® range also encompasses cost-effective and specialist blends with carefully-identified co-actives providing flexibility of choice for difficult-to-preserve systems. Proxel® GXL and Proxel® AQ have been pre-approved by the EPA for use in Safer Choice labeled products and have been reviewed by NSF International’s Sustainability Program. For consumers the Safer Choice logo provides recognition that the product has been evaluated for its effect on the environment and human health. Utilizing ingredients that are considered the safest in their class. Safety without sacrificing quality or performance.

Lonza’s proven preservatives, Glydant® and Glydant® 2000 , have been used for decades to preserve a variety of personal care products. Glydant® and Glydant® 2000 are compatible over a wide pH range and stable in most formulations. A low use level combined with strong efficacy makes these cost-effective and reliable preservative choices. Specifically, Glydant® 2000 has an ultra-low free formaldehyde content of <0.09% thereby avoiding the H350 phrase in Europe.