• 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
• Meet ECOCERT and COSMOS requirements
• Soil Association approved
• Not tested on animals
• Safe handling

Geogard® 221 preservative is based on dehydroacetic acid (DHA) and benzyl alcohol, and therefore is recognized by major cosmetic, toiletry and fragrance regulatory authorities worldwide for use in cosmetic and personal care products. Geogard®221 is light in color, essentially odorless and compatible in a diverse range of product formulations.

• Anhydrous
• 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/gloss
• Lotion
• Make up remover
• Mascara
• Oil in Water
• Powder
• Shampoo
• Suncare
• Toner
• Water in Oil

Microbiological Challenge Studies Studies were run using different concentrations of Geogard® 221 in various formulations to see efficacy against various bacteria, yeast and fungi. All samples were inoculated at the beginning of the study, sampled at 7, 14, 21 and 28 days.

% Preservative Required to Achieve <10 CFU/gram Against Mixed Bacteria in a Nonionic Cream

% Preservative Required to Achieve <10 CFU/gram Against Mixed Fungi in a Nonionic Cream

% Preservative (as supplied) Required to Achieve < 10 cfu/g of Mix Bacteria in the Shampoo

Competitor A : Phenoxyethanol; methylparaben; ethylparaben; propylparaben; butylparaben. Competitor B : Phenoxyethanol; methylparaben; isopropylparaben; isobutylparaben; butylparaben

% Preservative (as supplied) Required to Achieve < 10 cfu/g of Mix Fungi in the Shampoo

Competitor A : Phenoxyethanol; methylparaben; ethylparaben; propylparaben; butylparaben. Competitor B : Phenoxyethanol; methylparaben; isopropylparaben; isobutylparaben; butylparaben

% Preservative (as supplied) Required to Achieve < 10 cfu/g of Mix Bacteria in the GMS Cream

% Preservative (as supplied) Required to Achieve < 10 cfu/g of Mix Fungi in the GMS Cream

% Preservative (as supplied) Required to Achieve <10 cfu/g of Mix Bacteria in the Conditioner

Competitor A: Phenoxyethanol; methylparaben; ethylparaben; propylparaben; butylparaben; isobutylparaben. Competitor B: Phenoxyethanol; methylparaben; isopropylparaben; isobutylparaben;
butylparaben

% Preservative (as supplied) Required to Achieve <10 cfu/g of Mix Fungi in the Conditioner

Competitor A : Phenoxyethanol; methylparaben; ethylparaben; propylparaben; butylparaben; isobutylparaben. Competitor B : Phenoxyethanol; methylparaben; isopropylparaben; isobutylparaben;
butylparaben

• Use between pH 2–7
• Efficacy can be compromised above a pH of 7
• Can be added at both room and elevated temperatures
• Enhanced compatibility allows for the addition of Geogard®221
• virtually anywhere in the manufacturing process
• Anionics may cause discoloration – carbomers and certain surfactants
• Highly soluble in polar organic solvents

Europe

• Max use level for DHA is 0.6% DHA – rinse-off & leave-on
• Max use level for Benzyl Alcohol is 1% – rinse-off & leave-on

Japan

• Benzyl alcohol is not permitted for use as a preservative in final
  cosmetic products placed on the Japanese market

US

• All ingredients allowed (CIR/PCPC)
• Refer to present practices of use and concentration

General

• ECOCERT & COSMOS accepted, Soil Association approved