Knowde Enhanced TDS
Identification & Functionality
- Chemical Name
- Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
- CAS No.
- 6920-22-5
- EC No.
- 230-029-6
- Technologies
- Primary Feedstocks
Petrochemical
Features & Benefits
- Benefit Claims
- Labeling Claims
- Product Features & Benefits
- Bacteriostatic booster
- Multifunctional Medium Chain Terminal Diol
- Non-irritating to skin
- Moisturizer & solvent
- Effective in emulsions, creams and lotions in addition to surfactant-based products such as shower gels, facial cleansers and shampoos
- Free of parabens, formaldehyde donors, MIT, phenoxyethanol, and other traditional preservatives
- Building block for a customized Hurdle Technology system
- Micro Summary
- Controls bacteria (gram +/-)
- Use in combination with yeast & mold control agent for broad spectrum protection
Applications & Uses
- Markets
- Use Level
- 1 - 3%
- Instruction for Use
- For use in cold or hot processes
- Mix well before using.
- Add to water phase (below 80°C) or during cool down phase (~40°C)
Properties
- Physical Form
- Soluble in
- Water
Regulatory & Compliance
- Standards & Certifications
- Readily Biodegradable
- Clean Beauty Preferred
- Non-palm Derived
- China IECIC Listed
- Kosher Compliant
- Vegan & Cruelty-free
- Halal Certified
- ChemFORWARD SAFER
Technical Details & Test Data
- Science Behind
- This alternative preservation component contributes to creating a hostile environment for microbial growth as part of a Hurdle Technology approach. Lexgard® H can be a complete system for certain formulations or a component of your broad spectrum customized system.
- 1,2-Hexanediol is a multifunctional component. It is a skin conditioning agent and humectant that prevents the growth of bacteria in formulation. It has a short carbon chain length which makes it ultra-mild on skin.