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Spectrastat* is a blend of multifunctional ingredients that allows formulators to use hurdle technology to create self-preserving formulations. As opposed to traditional methods of preservation, hurdle technology is a formulation approach whereby combinations of ingredients and other aspects of formulation are used along with good manufacturing principles.

Phenostat is a blend of multifunctional ingredients that allows formulators to use hurdle technology to create paraben-free formulations. As opposed to traditional methods of preservation, hurdle technology is a formulation approach whereby combinations of ingredients and other aspects of formulation are used along with good manufacturing principles. Phenostat includes phenoxyethanol, an aromatic alcohol that also has antimicrobial properties, caprylhydroxamic acid (CHA), a chelating agent, and methylpropanediol.

Benzostat is a blend of multifunctional ingredients that allows formulators to use hurdle technology to create paraben-free formulations. As opposed to traditional methods of preservation, hurdle technology is a formulation approach whereby combinations of ingredients and other aspects of formulation are used along with good manufacturing principles. Benzostat includes benzyl alcohol, an aromatic alcohol that also has antimicrobial properties, caprylhydroxamic acid (CHA), a chelating agent, and glycerin.

Aromastat™ is a complete system for preservative-free cosmetic and personal care products. Aromastat™ contains no biocides or typical preservatives. Instead it uses multifunctional agents that have excellent efficacy as biostatic and fungistatic agents. It can be used as an alternative to traditional preservative blends that are seen as undesirable by the consumer. A special benefit of Aromastat™ is that it performs superbly at neutral pH, a state where many other alternative materials are ineffective. Contains caprylhydroxamic acid (CHA), phenethyl alcohol and glycerin. Aromastat is compatible with most cosmetic ingredients. However, it can interact with residual iron found in some clay-type compounds (e.g., bentonite, silicates, etc.). This interaction with iron may produce a very mild orange color or color shift that is barely perceivable to the eye in most formulations. In cases where the clays are high in iron, the colored compounds may be more perceivable.