- INCI Name:Glyceryl Heptanoate
- Functions:Preservative
- Ingredient Origin:Non-Animal Origin, Natural Origin, Plant Origin
- Benefit Claims:Preservative Boosting, Preservation, Mild, Anti-Bacterial, Cleansing, Suitable for Sensitive Skin, Antimicrobial
- Labeling Claims:Halal, Phenoxyethanol-free, Vegan, Palm free, Bio-based, Paraben-free, Palm Oil-free, Plant-Based, Cold Processable, Formaldehyde releasing substances-free, Preservative-free, Cruelty-Free, Biodegradable, Natural, MIT-free, Kosher, Naturally Derived
- Certifications & Compliance:Halal, COSMOS, NSF Approved, NaTrue, USDA Certified Biobased, ISO 16128, USDA BioPreferred, Kosher
Lexgard® GH70 Natural is a multifunctional ingredient that provides antimicrobial control in formulations. This innovative glyceryl ester is significantly more mild to skin than traditional preservation components making it well suited to sensitive skin, facial care, and baby care applications. Lexgard® GH70 Natural is ideal for personal care products as an alternative to parabens, formaldehyde donors, MIT, phenoxyethanol, and other traditional preservatives that may be undesirable. It is effective over a broad pH range from pH 4 - 8 with a typical use level 1.0 – 1.5% (w/w) in emulsions, surfactant-based products, sunscreens, and wipes juice formulations. Lexgard® GH70 Natural contains 100% biobased content as certified by the USDA BioPreferred® Program.