Knowde Enhanced TDS
Identification & Functionality
- Carrier
- Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
- Technologies
- Product Families
- Primary Feedstocks
- Palm
- Coconut
- Corn
Features & Benefits
- Benefit Claims
- Labeling Claims
- Product Features & Benefits
- Broad pH range
- Effective in cleansing compositions, emulsions, wipes lotions and color cosmetics
- 100% certified biobased content
- Broad spectrum performance
- Self-preserving from Hurdle Technology approach
- Free of parabens, formaldehyde donors, MIT, phenoxyethanol, and other traditional preservatives
- Cold processable
- Liquid format
- Micro Summary
- Controls bacteria (gram +/-), yeast, and mold
- Recommended use level at pH 4-8: 1.5 - 2.5% (w/w)
- Green Chemistry & Sustainable Life Cycle Highlights
Sustainable Design: Sustainability is embedded in INOLEX's design philosophy. Spectrastat™ CGE Natural MB design was guided by the Principles of Green Chemistry and life cycle thinking.
The following are the green chemistry & sustainable life cycle highlights:
- Renewable feedstocks
- Expected to be readily biodegradable*
- Safe catalysts used
- Non-aqueous product
- Benign starting materials makes for safer chemical synthesis
- Contributes to a safely preserved formula for consumer use
*Based on its structure and/or the biodegradability of its components
Applications & Uses
- Markets
- Applications
- Application Format
- Skin Care Applications
- Wipes, Tissue & Towel Applications
- Use Level
- 1.5 - 2.5%
- Instruction for Use
- Mix well before using
- Add to water phase (below 80°C) or during cool down phase (~40°C)
Properties
- Physical Form
- Typical Properties
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Natural Origin Index | 1.0 | - | - |
| Biobased Content | 100.0 | % | - |
Regulatory & Compliance
- Certifications & Compliance
- Standards & Certifications
- USDA Certified Biobased Content
- Readily Biodegradable
- Clean Beauty Preferred
- Halal Certified
- Vegan & Cruelty-free
- Kosher Compliant
- RSPO Mass Balanced Certified
Technical Details & Test Data
- Science Behind
- This alternative preservation system employs the Hurdle Technology approach, utilizing a combination of multifunctional ingredients to create a hostile environment for microbial growth.
- Spectrastat™ CGE Natural MB includes the following multifunctional components to create a complete broad spectrum preservation system:
- Caprylhydroxamic Acid: A 100% natural organic acid and chelating agent that prevents the growth of yeast and mold in formulation. Unlike most organic acids used in preservation, caprylhydroxamic acid remains undissociated at neutral pH.
- Caprylyl Glyceryl Ether: An easy to spread and light emollient that prevents the growth of bacteria in formulation.
- Propanediol: A carrier for ease of formulation.
- Effective Acids at Various pH
4 5 6 7 Caprylhydroxamic Acid Caprylhydroxamic Acid Caprylhydroxamic Acid Caprylhydroxamic Acid Dehydroacetic Acid Dehydroacetic Acid Benzoic Acid Sorbic Acid Levulinic Acid Anisic Acid