Geogard® 221 preservative is based on a synergistic blend of 2 active ingredients, dehydroacetic acid (DHA) and benzyl alcohol. The product is recognized by major cosmetic, toiletry and fragrance regulatory authorities worldwide for use in cosmetic and personal care products and formulations.
Geogard®221 has a broad spectrum activity, is light in color, essentially odorless and easy to formulate in a diverse range of products.
INCI Name: Benzyl Alcohol (CAS: 100-51-6), Dehydroacetic Acid (CAS: 520-45-6) and Aqua (CAS: 7732-18-5)
Key Benefits of Geogard® 221:
Wide range of global regulatory approvals
Broad spectrum protection
ECOCERT/COSMOS compliant, NATRUE certified and Soil Association approved
Wide applicability/compatibility with key raw materials
Easy-to-use and compatible with most types of cosmetic formulations
Benefit and Labeling Claims:
Benefit Claims
Broad pH Stability
Chemical Stability
Compatibility
Cost Effective
Labeling Claims
Cruelty-Free
Environmentally Friendly
Non-GMO
Not Tested on Animals
Odor-free
Sustainable
Applications Include:
Personal Care — Beauty & Care
Baby Care
Bath & Shower
Color Cosmetics
Hair Care
Skin Care
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Identification & Functionality
Geogard® 221 Features & Benefits
- 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
- Chemically and physically stable
- Meet ECOCERT and COSMOS requirements
- Non-GMO compliant
- Soil Association approved
- Not tested on animals
- Safe handling
Geogard® 221 preservative is based on dehydroacetic acid (DHA) and benzyl alcohol, and therefore is recognized by major cosmetic, toiletry and fragrance regulatory authorities worldwide for use in cosmetic and personal care products. Geogard®221 is light in color, essentially odorless and compatible in a diverse range of product formulations.
Applications & Uses
- Anhydrous
- Baby care
- Baby wipes
- Body Butter
- Body wash
- Conditioner
- Cream
- Deo/ Anti-Perspirant
- Eye creams/gels
- Eye shadow
- Face Lotion
- Face wipes
- Facial Cream
- Foundation
- Hair gel
- Hand soap
- Lipstick/gloss
- Lotion
- Make up remover
- Mascara
- Oil in Water
- Powder
- Shampoo
- Suncare
- Toner
- Water in Oil
- Use between pH 2–7
- Efficacy can be compromised above a pH of 7
- Can be added at both room and elevated temperatures
- Enhanced compatibility allows for the addition of Geogard®221
- virtually anywhere in the manufacturing process
- Anionics may cause discoloration – carbomers and certain surfactants
- Highly soluble in polar organic solvents
Properties
Regulatory & Compliance
Europe
- Max use level for DHA is 0.6% DHA – rinse-off & leave-on
- Max use level for Benzyl Alcohol is 1% – rinse-off & leave-on
Japan
- Benzyl alcohol is not permitted for use as a preservative in final
cosmetic products placed on the Japanese market
US
- All ingredients allowed (CIR/PCPC)
- Refer to present practices of use and concentration
General
- ECOCERT & COSMOS accepted, Soil Association approved
Technical Details & Test Data
Microbiological Challenge Studies Studies were run using different concentrations of Geogard® 221 in various formulations to see efficacy against various bacteria, yeast and fungi. All samples were inoculated at the beginning of the study, sampled at 7, 14, 21 and 28 days.
| Ingredient | % wt/wt |
| Sterile DI Water | 75% |
| Myristyl propionate | 8% |
| Glyceryl stearate | 6% |
| Glycerin | 5% |
| PEG-20 glyceryl stearate | 4% |
| Cetearyl alcohol | 1.5% |
| Sodium hydroxide | <1% |
| Total | 100% |
| Ingredient | % wt/wt |
| Sterile DI Water | 36% |
| Sodium lauryl ether sulfate | 35% |
| Triethanolamine lauryl sulfate | 25% |
| Cocomide DEA | 3% |
| Hydrolyzed collagen | 1% |
| Citric acid | <1% |
| Total | 100% |
Packaging & Availability
Regional Availability