Lexgard® SC-10

Identification & Functionality

INCI Name

Caprylyl Glycol,

Ethylhexylglycerin

Cosmetic Ingredients Functions

Bacteriostatic Agent,

Emollient,

Humectant,

Moisturizing Agent,

Preservative Booster

Technologies

Cosmetic Ingredients

Product Families

Cosmetic Ingredients — Functionals

Antioxidants & Preservatives,

Conditioners & Emollients

Primary Feedstocks

Petrochemical

Features & Benefits

Benefit Claims

Cold Processable,

Emolliency,

Humectancy,

Moisturizing,

Preservative Boosting

Labeling Claims

Biodegradable,

Clean at Sephora,

Credo Clean Standard,

Cruelty-Free,

Formaldehyde releasing substances-free,

Halal,

Kosher,

MIT-free,

Palm Oil-free,

Palm free,

Paraben-free,

Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty,

Vegan

Product Features & Benefits

• Bacteriostatic booster
• Multifunctional Medium Chain Terminal Diol
• Blend of 70% Lexgard® O and approximately 30% Lexgard® E with Tocopherol
• Humectant, emollient, moisturizer
• Cold processable
• Tocopherol processing aid for enhanced oxidative stability
• 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, MITs, 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

Personal Care

Applications

Personal Care — Beauty & Care

Bath & Shower,

Hair Care,

Skin Care,

Sun Care

Personal Care — Personal Hygiene

Wipes, Tissue & Towel

Application Format

Creams,

Gel,

Leave On,

Lotions,

Rinse Off,

Wipes

Bath & Shower Applications

Shower Gels

Hair Care Applications

Shampoos & Rinses

Skin Care Applications

Body Cream,

Body Lotion,

Facial Cleanser

Sun Care Applications

Sunscreen Cream

Use Level

0.5 - 2% (O/W emulsion), 0.5 - 2% (O/W sunscreens), 1.0 - 2% (Cleansers), 1.0 - 2% (Wipe juices)

Instruction for Use

• For use in cold or hot process
• Mix well before using
• Add to water phase (below 80°C) or during cool down phase (~40°C)

Properties

Physical Form

Liquid

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance

Halal,

IECIC (China),

Kosher

Standards & Certifications

• Biodegradable
• Clean Beauty Preferred
• Non-palm Derived
• Halal Certified
• China IECIC Listed
• Vegan & Cruelty-free
• Kosher Compliant

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® SC-10 includes the following multifunctional components and can be a complete system for certain formulations or a component of your broad spectrum customized system.

• Caprylyl Glycol: A skin conditioning agent that prevents the growth of bacteria in formulation
• Ethylhexylglycerin: A skin conditioning agent that prevents the growth of bacteria in formulation