Knowde Enhanced TDS
Identification & Functionality
- Carrier
- Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
- Technologies
- Product Families
- Primary Feedstocks
- Palm
- Castor
- Coconut
Features & Benefits
- Labeling Claims
- Product Features & Benefits
- Broad pH range
- Cold processable
- Effective in emulsions, surfactant-based systems, and wipes
- Preserves skin’s microbiome
- Anti-soaping effects
- Odor control benefits
- Broad spectrum performance
- 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: 0.5 - 2.0% (w/w)
- Green Chemistry & Sustainable Life Cycle Highlights
Sustainable Design: Sustainability is embedded in INOLEX's design philosophy. Spectrastat™ MHG 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
- Readily biodegradable
- Safe catalysts used
- No solvents used
- Non-aqueous product
- Benign starting materials makes for safer chemical synthesis
- Contributes to a safely preserved formula for consumer use
Applications & Uses
- Markets
- Applications
- Skin Care Applications
- Sun Care Applications
- Use Level
- 0.5 - 1.5% (Wipe juices preservation), 1.0 - 1.5% (O/W emulsion preservation), 1.0 - 1.5% (O/W sunscreens preservation), 1.5 - 2% (Cleansers preservation), 2.0 - 2.75% (Anti-soaping emulsion)
- 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
- Typical Properties
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Biobased Content | 100 | % | — |
| Natural Origin Index | 1.0 | — | — |
Regulatory & Compliance
- Certifications & Compliance
- Standards & Certifications
- USDA certified biobased content
- Readily Biodegradable
- NATRUE Approved
- NSF/ANSI 305 Approved
- Clean Beauty Preferred
- Halal Certified
- Vegan & Cruelty-free
- Kosher Compliant
- 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.
Spectrastat™ MHG 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.
- Methylheptylglycerin: Anti-soaping agent and skin conditioning agent that prevents the growth of bacteria in formulation
- Glycerin: A 100% natural humectant that acts as a carrier for ease of formulation. Glycerin also reduces water activity for preservation effects.
- Methylheptylglycerin Mechanism of Action
- Preservation Mechanism of Action: Medium-chain amphiphilic compound that interacts with cell membranes (lipid bilayers) enhancing cell permeability.
- Deodorant Odor Control Mechanism of Action: Interacts with gram+ bacteria, e.g. Staphylococcus hominis, the gram+ bacteria in the underarm area that is responsible for excreting the malodor-causing thioalcohol
- Anti-Soaping Emulsions Mechanism of Action: Amphiphilic methyl-branched C8 carbon chain has higher dynamic surface activity than long chain emulsifiers and reduces emulsifier adsorption at the air-water interface