Medxtract - Marsh Mallow 1:2 Organic

Identification & Functionality

Carrier: Aqua,
Glycerin
Chemical Family: Plant Extracts
INCI Name: Althaea Officinalis Root Extract,
Benzyl Alcohol,
Potassium Sorbate,
Sodium Benzoate
Ingredient Origin: Natural Origin,
Plant Origin
Cosmetic Ingredients Functions: Conditioner
Technologies: Cosmetic Ingredients
Product Families: Cosmetic Ingredients — Functionals
Conditioners & Emollients
Cosmetic Ingredients — Vitamins, Extracts & Oils
Botanical Ingredients & Extracts

Features & Benefits

Benefit Claims: Skin Conditioning
Labeling Claims: Clean at Sephora,
Credo Clean Standard,
GMO-free,
Naturally Derived,
Organic,
Plant-Based

Applications & Uses

Uses: MEDXTRACT MARSH MALLOW 1:2 ORGANIC mainly possesses skin conditioning properties and is widely used in cosmetics and personal care formulations, at concentrations ranging from 1 to 10%.
Altheaea Officinalis is a species in the family Malvaceae native to Europe. It was brought to America as a medicinal plant. The grayish, velvety leaves are a good way to distinguish this from other mallows.

Properties

Physical Form: Liquid
Odor: Characteristic
Appearance: Clear Liquid
Physico-Chemical Properties
Preservatives: Benzyl Alcohol (0.6%) Sodium Benzoate (0.18%) Potassium Sorbate (0.12%)

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Used Parts of Plant	Roots	-	-
Concentration (Plant/Extract)	1:2	-	-
Glycerin Content	max. 80	%	-
Water Content	min. 20	%	-
Dry Residue (180°C - 30°)	1-2	%	-
Specific gravity (20°C)	1.15-1.17	-	-
Refraction index	1.42-1.45	-	-
Heavy Metals (Pb, Cd, Cr, Hg, As)	max. 10.0	ppm	-
Total Microbial Count	max. 100	UFC/ml	-
Benzyl Alcohol Content	0.6	%	-
Sodium Benzoate Content	0.18	%	-
Potassium Sorbate Content	0.12	%	-
pH Value (as is)	5.5 - 6.5	-	-

Regulatory & Compliance

Medxtract Marsh Mallow 1:2 Organic