Knowde Enhanced TDS
Identification & Functionality
- INCI Name
- Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
- Technologies
- Product Families
- Primary Feedstocks
- Petrochemical
- Coconut
- Palm
Features & Benefits
- Benefit Claims
- Labeling Claims
- Product Features & Benefits
- Bacteriostatic booster
- Light rose-scented fragrance
- Emollient and moisturizer
- 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
- Bath & Shower Applications
- Hair Care Applications
- Skin Care Applications
- Use Level
- 0.8 - 1.0%
- Instruction for Use
- Gently heat to 45 - 50°C
- Mix well before using
- Add to water phase (below 80°C) or during cool down phase (~40°C)
Properties
- Physical Form
Regulatory & Compliance
- Standards & Certifications
- Biodegradable
- Clean Beauty Preferred
- Kosher Compliant
- China IECIC Listed
- Vegan & Cruelty-free
- Halal Certified
- RSPO Mass Balanced Certified
Technical Details & Test Data
- Science Behind
The alternative preservation system employs the Hurdle Technology approach, utilizing a combination of multifunctional ingredients to create a hostile environment for microbial growth.
Lexgard® GCP MB includes the following multifunctional components and can be a complete system for certain formulations or a component of your broad spectrum customized system.
- Glyceryl Caprylate: A skin conditioning agent and emulsifying agent that prevents the growth of bacteria in formulation
- Phenethyl alcohol: A carrier for ease of formulation and helps prevent the growth of bacteria in formulation