SMA'RT Guard CGP - SMA Collaboratives - Caprylyl Glycol

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Identification & Functionality

INCI Name: Caprylyl Glycol,
Phenoxyethanol
Cosmetic Ingredients Functions: Anti-Microbial Agent,
Humectant,
Preservative,
Viscosity Modifier,
Wetting Agent
Technologies: Cosmetic Ingredients
Product Families: Cosmetic Ingredients — Functionals
Antioxidants & Preservatives,
Conditioners & Emollients,
Emulsifiers, Solubilizers & Dispersants,
Rheology Modifiers

Features & Benefits

Benefit Claims: Anti-Bacterial,
Antimicrobial,
Compatibility,
Easy-To-Dispense,
Good Wetting Properties,
Humectancy,
Preservation,
Viscosity Boosting
Labeling Claims: Biodegradable,
Credo Clean Standard,
Formaldehyde-free,
Non-Carcinogenic,
Non-Mutagenic,
Not Listed In California Proposition 65,
Paraben-free,
Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty
Benefits: SMA'RT Guard CGP is a liquid preservative system based on the widely accepted preservatives Phenoxyethanol and Caprylyl glycol. It is a multifunctional ingredient that acts as a humectant, wetting agent, viscosity regulator and preservative.

This optimized combination provides broad spectrum protection against bacteria, yeasts and molds. There is growing need of alternative in cosmetics preservation, and SMA'RT Guard CGP represents a versatile system without any controversial ingredients.

SMA'RT Guard CGP is a broad spectrum preservative blend in which the antimicrobial activity of Phenoxyethanol is enhanced by the boosting effect of Caprylyl glycol.

SMA'RT Guard CGP is effective at a pH range of 4 - 8 and well compatible with cosmetic raw materials. May tolerate working temperature up to 80ºC. Prolonged heating at elevated temperatures is not recommended.

Applications & Uses

Markets: Personal Care
Applications: Personal Care — Beauty & Care
Bath & Shower,
Hair Care,
Skin Care
Personal Care — Personal Hygiene
Wipes, Tissue & Towel
Application Format: Creams,
Gel,
Leave On,
Lotions,
Rinse Off,
Wipes
Hair Care Applications: Hair Conditioner,
Shampoos & Rinses
Skin Care Applications: Skin Gel
Wipes, Tissue & Towel Applications: Wet Wipes
Use Level: 0.5-1.5%
Applications: SMA'RT Guard CGP is applicable for use in a variety of rinse off personal care products such as shampoos, conditioners etc. SMA'RT Guard CGP is well suited for high-quality care cosmetics such as creams, emulsions, wet wipe systems and gels. On account of its excellent dispensability, this preservative can be used in O/W and W/O emulsions

Customers are advised to evaluate SMA'RT Guard CGP in their formulations, ideally over a range of concentrations, using antimicrobial efficacy tests to determine the minimum effective concentration to protect.
Directives for the use of preservatives: Suggested phase addition: Water phase

Activity: Broad spectrum antimicrobial activity

Temperature: <80°C

Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Density (at 25°C)	1.012 - 1.021	g/cm³	-
Flash Point	127.5	°C	-

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
pH	4 - 8	-	-

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Solubility in water (at 25°C)	approx. 1	%	-

Regulatory & Compliance

Chemical Inventories: AICS (Australia),
DSL (Canada),
EINECS (EU),
ENCS (Japan),
TSCA (USA)

Packaging & Availability

Storage & Handling

Storage Conditions: We recommend storage in the original packing at or below room temperature. Once opened, the packaging should be closed tight with a blanket of nitrogen.