- INCI Name:Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Glyceryl Heptanoate
- Functions:Preservative
- Benefit Claims:Cleansing, Anti-Bacterial, Mild, Suitable for Sensitive Skin, Preservation, Preservative Boosting, Broad pH Stability, Ease of Formulation, Antimicrobial
- Labeling Claims:Bio-based, Cruelty-Free, Paraben-free, Vegan, Kosher, Natural, 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
Spectrastat™ GHL Natural is an optimized combination of multifunctional ingredients that allows formulators to easily create self-preserving formulations. The mildness of Caprylhydroxamic Acid and Glyceryl Heptanoate makes this preservation system ideal for sensitive skin, facial care, and baby care applications. Spectrastat™ GHL 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 0.5 – 2.0% (w/w) in emulsions, surfactant-based products, sunscreens, and wipes juice formulations. Spectrastat™ GHL Natural contains 100% biobased content as certified by the USDA BioPreferred® Program.