Knowde Enhanced TDS
Identification & Functionality
- Carrier
- INCI Name
- Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
- Technologies
- Product Families
- Primary Feedstocks
- Coconut
- Corn
- Petrochemical
Features & Benefits
- Labeling Claims
- Product Features & Benefits
- Broad pH range
- Cold processable
- Non-irritating to skin
- Effective in surfactant systems, emulsions including sunscreens, and wipes & mask juices
- Easy to formulate
- 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, EP-B, USP51, and PCPC
- Pass results with recommended use level at pH 4-8: 1.5 - 3% (w/w)
Applications & Uses
- Markets
- Applications
- Bath & Shower Applications
- Skin Care Applications
- Use Level
- 1.5 - 3.0% (O/W emulsion), 2.0 - 3.0% (O/W sunscreens), 1.5 - 3.0% (Cleansers), 2.0 - 3.0% (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
- Soluble in
- Water
- Typical Properties
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Natural Origin Index | 0.7 | — | — |
| Biobased Content | 66.0 | % | — |
Regulatory & Compliance
- Standards & Certifications
- USDA Certified Biobased Content
- Biodegradable
- Clean Beauty Preferred
- Non-palm Derived
- China IECIC Listed
- Halal Certified
- Vegan & Cruelty-free
- Kosher Compliant
- ChemFORWARD SAFER
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™ PHL 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.
- 1,2-Hexanediol: A skin conditioning agent and humectant that prevents the growth of bacteria in formulation. It has a short carbon chain length which makes it ultra-mild on skin.
- Propanediol: A 100% natural humectant that acts as a carrier for ease of formulation.