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Identification & Functionality
- Carrier
- INCI Name
- Ingredient Origin
- Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
- Technologies
- Product Families
Features & Benefits
- Benefit Claims
- Labeling Claims
- Key Attributes
- 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
- Description
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
- Markets
- Applications
- Application Format
- Hair Care Applications
- Skin Care Applications
- Wipes, Tissue & Towel Applications
- Use Level
- 0.2-1.1%
- Application pH Range
- 2–7
- Applications
- 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
- Formulation Recommendations
- 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
- Physical Form
- Odor
- Mild
- Appearance
- Clear liquid
- Soluble in
- Oil
Regulatory & Compliance
- Certifications & Compliance
- Chemical Inventories
- Global Regulatory
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
- Efficacy
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.
- Non Ionic Cream
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% - Non Ionic Cream Test Results
- Shampoo
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% - Shampoo Test Results
- GMS Cream (pH 6)
- GMS Cream Test Results
- Cationic Cream (pH 4.5)
- Cationic Cream Test Results
Packaging & Availability
- Country Availability
- Regional Availability