Knowde Enhanced TDS
Identification & Functionality
- INCI Name
- Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
- CAS No.
- 122-99-6
- EC No.
- 204-589-7
- Technologies
- Product Families
- Structural Formula
NOVAGUARD PE is a well-known preservative for personal care products, Phenoxyethanol is found in a wide range of skin care, hair care, and bath products. Being both low-irritating and low-sensitizing, it can be used in products that necessi- tate mildness, such as baby products.
Features & Benefits
- Benefit Claims
- Labeling Claims
- Product Highlights
- The advantage of Phenoxyethanol when used as part of a blend is its boosting effect on the antimicrobial properties of the other preservatives. VWhen using Phenoxyethanol alone, the recommended concentration is up to l1%, but in combi nation with other antimicrobials, use levels can be reduced. Very stable over wide pH and temperature ranges.
- Phenoxyethanol performs well against both Gram negative and Gram positive Bacteria. It is also compatible with all sur- factant types, anionic, cationic, nonionic and amphoteric, in addition to most antimicrobials and active ingredients.
Applications & Uses
- Markets
- Recommended Uses & Known Application
NOVAGUARD PE can be used in cosmetic formulations up to maximum concentration of 1.0%
Properties
- Physical Form
- Odor
- Mild
- Appearance
- Clear colorless liquid
- Molecular Formula
- C₈H₁₀O₂
- Typical Properties
- Microbiological Values
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Purity | min. 99 | % | — |
| Moisture Content | max. 0.20 | % | — |
| Boiling Point | 244 - 246 | °C | — |
| Flash Point | 121 | °C | closed cup |
| Refractive Index | 1.538 | — | — |
| Density | approx. 1.10 | g/ml | — |
| Molecular Weight | 138.16 | g/mol | — |
| pH | 3 - 8.5 | — | — |
| Water Solubility (20.7°C) | 28.6 | g/l | — |
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Pseudomonas aeruginosa (Bacteria Gram -) | 1200.0 | ppm | — |
| Escherichia coli (Bacteria Gram -) | 1200.0 | ppm | — |
| Staphylococcus aureus (Bacteria gram +) | 3500.0 | ppm | — |
| Candida albicans (Yeast) | 2600.0 | ppm | — |
| Aspergillus niger (Mold) | 2600.0 | ppm | — |
Packaging & Availability
- Packaging Type
- Packaging Information
25 Kg Jerry cans, 200 Kg HDPE drums, 950 Kg IBC or per client’s requirement. Sample availavle in 50 ml bottles for evaluations.
Storage & Handling
- Storage and Handling
We recommend storage in a cool, dry and well- ventilated place. Keep container closed when not in use