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Identification & Functionality
- Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
- Technologies
- Product Families
Features & Benefits
- Benefit Claims
- Product Features
- Galguard NK 1 is a unique blend of phenoxyethanol with parabens which offers a broad- spectrum anti - microbial activity to cosmetic formulations.
- It is effective against bacteria (gram positive and gram negative), yeast and mold
Applications & Uses
- Markets
- Applications
- Use Level
- 0.25 - 1.0 %
- Application pH Range
- 3 - 7.5
- Applications
- Galguard NK 1 can be used as a preservative in various types of personal careformulations including leave - on as well as rinse - off formulations
- Galguard NK 1 is stable upto temperatures of 80 - 85°C. However, it is recommended tobe added at the lowest possible temperatures
- In aqueous systems, surfactants may be required to help solubilize Galguard NK 1completely
Properties
- Physical Form
- Solubility
- Appearance
- Colorless to pale yellow clear liquid
- Odor
- Characteristic
- Specifications
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Color | max. 50 | - | APHA |
| Density (at 20°C) | 1.100 - 1.150 | g/cm³ | - |
| Refractive Index (at 20°C) | 1.537 - 1.545 | - | - |
| Free Phenol Content | max. 10 | ppm | - |
Safety & Health
- Safety Information
- Spill should be contained / collected and disposed off as per the regulations.
- Avoid ingestion and contact with eyes, skin and clothing.
- In case of contact with eyes and skin, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice, if necessary
Packaging & Availability
- Packaging Type
- Packaging Information
- Galguard NK 1 is available in 250 litres HMHDPE carboys.
- Total of 80 carboys i.e. 20 MT can be shipped palletized or non - palletized in 20 ft. full container load.
- It is available in 25 litres HMHDPE carboys.
- Total of 640 carboys i.e. 16 MT can be shipped palletized or non - palletized in 20 ft. full container load.
- It can be supplied in 35 litres carboys.
- 480 carboys palletized i.e. 16.8 MT or 600 carboys non - palletized i.e. 21 MT can be shipped in 20 ft. full container load.
- It is also available in IBC of 1 MT capacity. Total of 18 IBC i.e. 18 MT can be shipped in 20 ft. full container load
Storage & Handling
- Shelf Life
- 2 years
- Storage and Handling Conditions
- Store the material in a clean, dry place at 20 - 40°C away from direct heat and sunlight.
- Keep the container tightly closed after use.
- In original sealed condition, when stored as suggested, shelf life of the product is at least two years.
- Product may solidify, if stored below - 10°C for prolonged time.
- If the product becomes frozen in IBC / HMHDPE carboys, then keep the same in hot room of 30 - 40°C (avoid direct heating).
- During storage, stacking should be maximum 1+1 for IBC / carboys (25 litres / 35 litres; palletized as well as non - palletized).
- For 250 litres, non - palletized carboys should not be stacked one above the other and for palletized, stacking should be maximum 1+1.