- INCI Name:Glyceryl Heptanoate
- Functions:Preservative
- Ingredient Origin:Natural Origin, Non-Animal Origin, Plant Origin
- Benefit Claims:Cleansing, Anti-Bacterial, Mild, Suitable for Sensitive Skin, Preservation, Preservative Boosting, Antimicrobial
- Labeling Claims:Bio-based, Cruelty-Free, Paraben-free, Naturally Derived, Vegan, Kosher, Natural, Plant-Based, Palm Oil-free, Halal, MIT-free, Phenoxyethanol-free, Formaldehyde releasing substances-free, Biodegradable, Palm free, Cold Processable, Preservative-free
- Certifications & Compliance:NaTrue, NSF Approved, ISO 16128, Halal, USDA Certified Biobased, COSMOS, 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.