Knowde Enhanced TDS
Identification & Functionality
- Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
- Technologies
- Product Families
Features & Benefits
- Benefit Claims
- Labeling Claims
- Product Benefits
- Globally Approved
- Contains a reliable agent, sorbic acid, for anti-fungal and anti-mold activity
- unlike Optiphen ND which contains benzoic acid which may be de-activated by non-ionic emulsifiers and surfactants
- unlike regular Optiphen which contains no acid and no protection from mold, fungus or yeast
- Highly effective broad spectrum antimicrobial
- Effective at pH levels below 6 - Non-formaldehyde donor
- Paraben-free
- Non-isothiazolinone
- Imparts emollience
- Compatible with most raw materials
- Excellent safety and toxicological profile
- Heat tolerant to 176°F
Applications & Uses
- Markets
- Applications
- Application Format
- Bath & Shower Applications
- Hair Care Applications
- Skin Care Applications
- Wipes, Tissue & Towel Applications
- Product Applications
NOVAGUARD PCS is applicable for use in a variety of rinse off personal care prepartions such as shampoos, conditioner, face and body washes, etc. NOVAGUARD PCS is well suited for high quality care-cosmetics like creams, emulsions, lotions and gels, wipes, if they conform to the necessary pH-conditions. On account of its excellent dispensability NOVAGUARD PCS can be used in O/W-emultions as well as in W/O-emultions. Customers are advised to evaluate NOVAGUARD PCS in their formulations, ideally over a range of concentrations, using antimicrobial efficacy tests to determine the minimum effective concentration to protect.
Properties
- Physical Form
- Appearance
- Colorless to light yellow liquid
- Soluble in
- Water & Alcohol
- Typical Properties
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Density (at 25°C) | 1.01 - 1.03 | g/ml | — |
| Flash Point | 124 | °C | — |
Packaging & Availability
- Packaging Type
- Packaging Information
25Kg Carboys
Storage & Handling
- Storage and Handling
Storage is recommended in tightly closed original-containers at temperatures between 8°C and 25°C. This material may solidify when stored below 8°C. If solidification occurs, gently heat to 40°C and stir before use to ensure homogeneity.