Spectrastat™ E

Identification & Functionality

INCI Name

Caprylhydroxamic Acid,

Ethylhexylglycerin,

Methylpropanediol

Cosmetic Ingredients Functions

Anti-Microbial Agent,

Chelating Agent,

Emollient,

Preservative

Technologies

Cosmetic Ingredients

Product Families

Cosmetic Ingredients — Functionals

Antioxidants & Preservatives,

Conditioners & Emollients,

Stabilizers

Primary Feedstocks

• Coconut
• Petrochemical

Features & Benefits

Benefit Claims

Anti-Bacterial,

Antimicrobial,

Broad pH Stability,

Chelating,

Cleansing,

Emolliency,

Preservation,

Self-Preserving,

Superior Performance

Labeling Claims

Clean at Sephora,

Credo Clean Standard,

Formaldehyde releasing substances-free,

Formaldehyde-free,

MIT-free,

Paraben-free,

Phenoxyethanol-free,

Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty

Product Features & Benefits

• Broad pH range
• Effective in emulsions, creams, and lotions in addition to surfactant-based products such as shower gels, facial cleansers and shampoos
• Broad spectrum performance
• Self-preserving from Hurdle Technology approach
• Free of parabens, formaldehyde donors, MIT, phenoxyethanol, and other traditional preservatives

Micro Summary

• Controls bacteria (gram +/-), yeast, and mold
• Pass results with industry standard tests: EP-A, USP51, and PCPC
• Pass results with recommended use level at pH 4-8: 1.0 - 1.5% (w/w)

Applications & Uses

Markets

Personal Care

Applications

Personal Care — Beauty & Care

Bath & Shower,

Hair Care,

Skin Care

Application Format

Creams,

Gel,

Lotions,

Rinse Off

Bath & Shower Applications

Shower Gels

Hair Care Applications

Shampoos & Rinses

Skin Care Applications

Body Cream,

Body Lotion,

Facial Cleanser

Use Level

1 - 1.5%

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

Liquid

Regulatory & Compliance

Standards & Certifications

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

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™ E includes the following multifunctional components to create a complete broad spectrum preservation system:

1. 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.
2. Ethylhexylglycerin: A skin conditioning agent that prevents the growth of bacteria in formulation
3. Methylpropanediol: A carrier for ease of formulation