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Geogard® 111A is based on dehydroacetic acid (DHA) and is globally approved preservative for cosmetics and toiletries featuring high efficacy and low use-cost and broad spectrum activity. This product is a good fungicide and a mild bactericide that is suitable for NPA and Soil Association compliant formulations. It has an excellent toxicity profile and is non-sensitizing and non-irritating.
Geogard® 111A
Geogard® 111A is based on dehydroacetic acid (DHA) and is globally approved preservative for cosmetics and toiletries featuring high efficacy and low use-cost and broad spectrum activity. This product is a good fungicide and a mild bactericide that is suitable for NPA and Soil Association compliant formulations. It has an excellent toxicity profile and is non-sensitizing and non-irritating.
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Identification & Functionality
Chemical Family
INCI Names
Cosmetic Ingredient Functions
Technologies
Compositional Breakdown
Features & Benefits
Benefit Claims
End Use Claims
Preservation
Origin
Chemical Synthesis
Key Product Benefits
- Organic acid / salt
- Good fungicide, mild bactericide
- Salt form is water-soluble
- Meet ECOCERT and COSMOS requirements
- Soil Association approved
- Has a wide range of global regulatory approval
- Easy-to-use and compatible with most types of cosmetic formulations
- Wide effective pH range
- Compatible with key raw materials
- Chemically and physically stable
- Not tested on animals
Applications & Uses
Markets
AP/Deo Applications
Baby Care Applications
Bath & Body Applications
Color Cosmetic Applications
Hair Care Applications
Oral Care Applications
Sun Care Applications
Treatment Products
Use Level
0.1-0.6%
Application pH Range
2–6.5
Applications
- Baby care
- Baby wipes
- Body butter
- Body wash
- Conditioner
- Cream
- Deo/ Anti-perspirant
- Eye creams/gels
- Eye shadow
- Face lotion
- Face wipes
- Facial cream
- Foundation
- Hair gel
- Hand soap
- Lipstick
- Lotion
- Make up remover
- Mascara
- Oil in Water
- Oral care
- Powder
- Shampoo
- Suncare
- Toner
- Water in Oil
Properties
Ingredient Origin
Physical Form
Physical Form
Powder
Color
White to Yellow
Odor
Odorless
Appearance
Crystalline powder
Soluble in
Oils
Compatibility and Solubility of Geogard® 111 vs. Parabens
Regulatory & Compliance
Certifications & Compliance
Certifications
Regulatory Status
China Compliant
Global Regulatory
Europe
- Max use level for DHA is 0.6% DHA – rinse-off & leave-on
Japan
- Max use level for DHA is 0.5% DHA – rinse-off & leave-on
US
- All ingredients allowed (CIR/PCPC)
- Refer to present practices of use and concentration
Technical Details & Test Data
Efficacy
Microbiological Challenge Studies
Geogard® 111 MICs versus widely used parabens
Minimum Inhibitory Concentrations (MIC) for Geogard® 111A Compared to Parabens
Studies were run using different concentrations of Geogard® 111 in an anionic shampoo to see efficacy against various bacteria, yeast and fungi. All samples were inoculated at the beginning of the study, sampled at 24 hours, 3, 7, 14 and 28 days.
Additional Information
Since Geogard® 111 preservatives are based on dehydroacetic acid with a pKa of 5.27, there is more activity across a wider pH range compared to other acids like sorbic acid at 4.76.
The efficacy of Geogard® 111 preservatives is pH dependent, offering greater efficacy at lower pH.
Packaging & Availability
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