Knowde Enhanced TDS
Identification & Functionality
- Carrier
- Ingredient Origin
- Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
- Technologies
- Product Families
Features & Benefits
- Benefit Claims
- Labeling Claims
- Key Attributes
- A preservation system that meets the ECOCERT standards
- COSMOS accepted
- Broad spectrum activity on bacteria, yeast and molds
- Vegan & Non-GMO compliant
- Has a wide range of global regulatory acceptance* †
* In Europe, there are restrictions in using Salicylic Acid in products for children under the age of 3.
† In Japan, Benzyl Alcohol is not an approved cosmetic preservative, however it can be used as
a cosmetic ingredient.- Low odor profile; Ideal for fragrance-free and fragrance-sensitive systems
- Compatible in a wide range of skin care, hair care and sun care systems
- Wide pH compatibility: pH 3–8
- Excellent safety profile
- Broad spectrum activity on bacteria, yeast and molds
Applications & Uses
- Markets
- Applications
- Application Format
- Hair Care Applications
- Skin Care Applications
- Wipes, Tissue & Towel Applications
- Use Level
- 0.6-1.0%
- Application pH Range
- 3–8
- Applications
- Anhydrous
- Body Butter
- Body wash
- Conditioner
- Cream
- Deo/ Anti-Perspirant
- Eye creams/gels
- Eye shadow
- Face Lotion
- Face wipes
- Facial Cream
- Foundation
- Feminine hygiene
- Hair gel
- Hand soap (non anti-bac)
- Lipstick/gloss
- Lotion
- Make up remover
- Mascara
- Oil in Water
- Oral care
- Powder
- Shampoo
- Suncare
- Toner
- Water in Oil
- Make-Up Remover
Make-Up Remover Formulation
pH: 5.15
% water: 90%; AW: 0.980Make-Up Remover Test Results
Colony Forming Units per Gram (CFU/g)
- Hair Conditioner
Hair Conditioner Formulation
pH: 3.9
% water: 73.7%; AW: 0.976Hair Conditioner Test Results
Colony Forming Units per Gram (CFU/g)
- Make-Up Remover
Make-Up Remover Formulation
pH: 8.1
% water: 44%; AW: 0.965Make-Up Remover Test Results
Colony Forming Units per Gram (CFU/g)
- Formulation Recommendations
- Versatile, clear liquid
- Can be easily added directly to most any system
- Compatible with most ingredients used in personal care
- For emulsified systems
- Can be easily integrated post-emulsification at temperatures
below 45°C - Limited pH restrictions
Properties
- Physical Form
- Odor
- Slight Characteristic
- Soluble in
- Water
Regulatory & Compliance
- Certifications & Compliance
- Chemical Inventories
- Global Regulatory
Europe
- All ingredients approved (Annex V to Regulation EC/1223/2009
formerly Annex VI to Council Directive 76/768/EEC) - Max concentration of 1% Benzyl Alcohol, 0.5% Salicylic
Acid and 0.6% Sorbic Acid
Japan
- Benzyl alcohol is not permitted for use as a preservative in final
cosmetic products placed on the Japanese market
United States
- All ingredients allowed (CIR/PCPC)
- Refer to present practices of use and concentration
General
- Cannot be used in products for children under 3 except
for shampoo
- All ingredients approved (Annex V to Regulation EC/1223/2009
Technical Details & Test Data
- Efficacy
Microbiological Challenge Studies Studies were run on five formulas using a 1.0% concentration of Geogard® ECT. The protocol used was a CTFA challenge test. All samples were inoculated at the beginning of the study, sampled at 24 hours, 7, 14, 21 and 28 days. The samples were diluted in neutralizer and plated quantitatively for viable organisms at all sampling times. After 28 days, all samples were re-inoculated and subjected to a second challenge.
- Water in Oil Emulsion Cream
Water in Oil Emulsion Cream Formulation
pH: n/a
% water: 75%; AW: 0.963Water in Oil Emulsion Cream Test Result
Colony Forming Units per Gram (CFU/g)
- Lotion
Lotion Formulation
pH: 7.85
% water: 89%; AW: 0.976Lotion Test Results
Colony Forming Units per Gram (CFU/g)
Packaging & Availability
- Country Availability
- Regional Availability