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TRIstat Stabil - (INCI: Phenethyl Alcohol, Caprylyl Glycol) An optimized combination of widely accepted cosmetic ingredients. It exhibits broad-spectrum anti-microbial activity and emollience. The pH range is 4.0 - 8.0. The usage level is 0.6 - 1.2%. It can be formulated in heated emulsions up to 50°C. Liquid form. Slightly soluble in water. Mild fragrance odor. This can claim your product to be preservative free.

INCI Name: Caprylyl Glycol, Phenethyl Alcohol

Functions: Anti-Microbial Agent

Benefit Claims: Antimicrobial, Emolliency, Good Wetting Properties, Humectancy, Irritation Reduction, Outstanding Skin feel, Pleasant Feel, Refatting, Solubilizing, Suitable for Sensitive Skin

Labeling Claims: Allergen-free, Clean at Sephora, Credo Clean Standard, Preservative-free, Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty

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Identification & Functionality

Cosmetic Ingredients Functions

Features & Benefits

Features
  • Exhibits broad spectrum
  • antimicrobial activity
  • Active in a wide pH range [4-8)
  • Skin moisturizer, refatting & wetting agent
  • Soluble in alcohols, glycerin, polar oils, mineral oil & slightly soluble in water
Benefits
  • Based on nature-identical ingredients
  • Clear, colorless liquid
  • Free from parabens, formaldehyde donors & isothiazolinones
Properties

TRIstat Stabil is an optimized combination of widely accepted & safe cosmetic ingredients that provides multiple benefits to cosmetic formulations such as skin moisturization, refatting & wetting agent and skin-feel improver.

Applications & Uses

AP/Deo Applications
Bath & Shower Applications
Color Cosmetic Applications
Fragrances & Perfume Applications
Personal Hygiene Applications
Application pH Range
4 - 8
Use Level
0.6 - 1.2 %
Use Levels with Applications
Vehicle Form Applications Use levels %
Acqueous Formulations Face Cleansing
Tonics
Deodorants and Antiperspirants
Hair and Scalp Tonics
0.8-1.2
Surfactant Based Formulations Shampoos Hair
Conditioners
Shower Gels
Bubble Baths
Shaving Foams
Hand Cleaners
Intimates Baby
Baths and Shampoos
0.8-1.2
Emulsions Body Lotions and Creams
Face Lotions and Creams
Suncare Lotions and Creams
Shaving Lotions and Creams
Baby Lotions And Cream
Hand and Foot Creams
Lip Creams Foundations
1.0-1.5
Oil-based Formulations Body Oils
Sunscreens and Tanning Oils
Bath Oils
Baby Oils
Massage Oils
Lip Ointments
Lipsticks
0.6-0.8
Applications
  • Surfactant based formulations
  • Face & body creams and lotions
  • Soluble in select oil based formulations
  • Aqueous formulations

Properties

Physical Form
Odor
Mild rose-like odor
Soluble in
Water, Alcohol, Mineral oil, Glycols, Glycerin, Polar oils
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Phenethyl Alcohol56.0 - 60.0%
Caprylyl Glycol40.0 - 44.0%
Density (at 20°C)approx. 0.98g/mL
Solubility0.6%
pH (0.5% in water )4.6
Microbiological Values
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Staphylococcus aureus2500 - 350010^6 CFU/mLATCC 6538
Escherichia coli1750 - 350010^6 CFU/mLATCC 8739
Pseudomonas aeruginosa3000 - 400010^6 CFU/mLATCC 9027
Candida albicans2500 - 500010^6 CFU/mLATCC 10231
Aspergillus niger1750 - 700010^6 CFU/mLATCC 16404

Technical Details & Test Data

Stability

TRIstat Stabil may tolerate short heating up to 80°C during manufacture. It may crystallize after prolonged exposition to temperature near 0°C, but is easily re-solubilized when transferred to a warmer environment. It is stable and effective in the pH range 4-8, the best activity is obtained in acidic environments.

Efficacy

Preservation Efficacy In Non-ionic Oil/Water Emulsion, pH 6.4 WITH 1.0% TRISTAT STABIL.

TRIstat Stabil - Efficacy

  • Yellow Line - E. coli
  • Green Line - P. aeruginosa
  • Orange Line - S. aureus
  • White Line - C. albicans
  • Black Line - A. niger

Preservation Efficacy In Shower Bath, pH 5.6 WITH 1.2% TRISTAT STABIL

TRIstat Stabil - Efficacy - 1

  • Yellow Line - E. coli
  • Green Line - P. aeruginosa
  • Orange Line - S. aureus
  • White Line - C. albicans
  • Black Line - A. niger

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life
18 months