Brands

Bardac® is a range of antimicrobials with quaternary ammonium compound active ingredients such as Didecyldimethylammonium chloride (DDAC) and/or Didecyl dimethyl ammonium chloride. They are suitable for use in Industrial and Institutional settings such as food processing, Food service, Institutional kitchens, veterinary and healthcare.

1,2-benzisothiazolin-3-one or BIT (CAS: 2634-33-5), the primary active ingredient in Arxada's Proxel® range, is widely recognized as one of the most versatile, compatible and trusted broad spectrum preservative solutions available for the Home Care market. Aside from single-active products based on BIT alone, the Proxel® range also encompasses cost-effective and specialist blends with carefully-identified co-actives providing flexibility of choice for difficult-to-preserve systems. Proxel® GXL and Proxel® AQ have been pre-approved by the EPA for use in Safer Choice labeled products and have been reviewed by NSF International’s Sustainability Program. For consumers the Safer Choice logo provides recognition that the product has been evaluated for its effect on the environment and human health. Utilizing ingredients that are considered the safest in their class. Safety without sacrificing quality or performance.

Barquat® Antimicrobials contain the active substance Alkyl dimethyl benzyl ammonium chloride (ADBAC). The active is a cationic molecule offering good surfactant properties and can be formulated together with non-ionic and/or amphoteric surfactants. ADBAC has a broad antimicrobial efficacy against gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria, yeast, and enveloped viruses. ADBAC maintains its efficacy across a broad pH-range. Single-active ADBAC products are available at different active concentrations, C-chain distributions and solvent combinations.

Zinc Omadine® is the most popular anti-dandruff ingredient in the world offering bactericide-fungicide efficacy in shampoos, conditioners and leave-on products. Lonza’s Zinc Omadine® products have been providing dandruff relief and improved scalp health for over 50 years.

Originally the NUGEN® brand was developed for differentiating Arxada's latest hard surface disinfectant formulation from older and more traditional formulations. Included are novel fast kill, hydrogen peroxide, and no-rinse disinfectant liquid and wipe formulations. With the transition from the Lonzagard brand, the NUGEN® brand now includes all of Arxada's EPA registered formulated solutions and the entire portfolio of registered surface disinfection formulations.

Geogard Ultra® is a patented natural broad spectrum preservative, consisting of a synergistic blend of Gluconolactone (CAS: 90-80-2) and Sodium Benzoate (CAS: 532-32-1). The synergy between these two ingredients makes this preservative unique, allowing for its broad spectrum efficacy. Geogard Ultra® benefits from a wide range of global regulatory acceptance, is easy to formulate and is ECOCERT/COSMOS accepted, NATRUE and Soil Association approved.Often organic acids require a co-preservative or an additional booster to provide an optimal performance, as they are too weak on their own. In this blend, the Gluconolactone (polyhydroxy acid or PHA) works in conjunction with the sodium benzoate to perform as an efficient preservative booster. The gluconolactone works by slowly releasing gluconic acid over time, which helps contribute to the preservation effect.

Vantocil® IB and Vantocil® TG are aqueous solutions of the powerful antibacterial preservative poly(hexamethylene biguanide) hydrochloride [PHMB], an active offering broad pH tolerance, low foam and good heat stability. Applications are varied, and include surface care, fabric care and automotive care.

Arxada’s Geogard® line is a product platform, offering a wide variety of single-active and blended preservative solutions, capable of providing effective product protection whilst avoiding use of traditional and/or more controversial chemistries. This line of innovative solutions is further characterized by its provision of products with acceptance by organizations such as ECOCERT, COSMOS, the Soil Association and NATRUE.

A range of amphoteric surfactants that are compatible with most personal care ingredients. Amphoterge™ surfactants, which can be used in salt-free systems, are capable of imparting a full range of foaming characteristics.

Niacinamide USP PC comprises one of the two forms of Vitamin B3; niacin (or nicotinic acid) being the other, both of which provide equivalent vitamin activity. As an essential component of living cells, Vitamin B3 is essential for protein, carbohydrate and fat metabolism. Niacinamide is a precursor in the synthesis of the pyridine coenzymes NAD and NADP involved in cell metabolism, and as such play a key role in the production of energy.

SYNETH™ Polyglyceryl Esters is our collection of multi-functional ester surfactants and emulsifiers. Each technology provides a unique benefit to your skin or hair care product, providing your customers with an ex- citing way to experience and interact with your brand. Whether it is a luxurious face lotion or a hair cleaning system, let us show you how our naturally derived SYNETH™ Polyglyceryl Esters can help you achieve the success your brand deserves.

Effective preservative for personal care formulations, active against a wide range of both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria.

Arxada's Dantogard™ Preservatives range remains one of the most advanced high performance preservative blends produced to date and is compatible in a wide range of aqueous formulations including surfactants, household and industrial cleaning products, and dish detergents to name a few.

Mikrokill® COS is a unique and trusted combination of three well-accepted personal care components in phenoxyethanol, chlorphenesin and caprylyl glycol, providing exceptional broad spectrum protection of many personal care products encompassing skin care, hair care and sun care systems.

Isocil® PC is a combination of two commonly used personal care preservatives, Methyl chloroisothiazolinone and Methylisothiazolinone (MI/CMI). These traditional preservatives have been used for years offering excellent broad spectrum efficacy at low use levels. With the added benefit of a strong safety profile as well as toxicological data, this chemistry is appealing amongst many formulators.

Based on Iodopropynyl butyl carbamate (IPBC), the Glycacil® range provides an effective paraben replacement for a personal care formulations. Glycacil® is compatible and easy to use, providing preservation at low incorporation levels. Highly active against fungal growth, over a wide pH range.

Lonza’s proven preservatives, Glydant® and Glydant® 2000 , have been used for decades to preserve a variety of personal care products. Glydant® and Glydant® 2000 are compatible over a wide pH range and stable in most formulations. A low use level combined with strong efficacy makes these cost-effective and reliable preservative choices. Specifically, Glydant® 2000 has an ultra-low free formaldehyde content of <0.09% thereby avoiding the H350 phrase in Europe.

Sodium Omadine® is a zero-VOC solution of the trusted antimicrobial sodium pyrithione, and can effectively inhibit the growth of bacteria and fungi in a wide variety of household products in areas such laundry care, surface cleaning and aircare.

Spectradyne™ is an effective cationic cosmetic preservative based on the proven active ingredient Chlorhexidine Digluconate, also known as CHG . This low-foaming ingredient can be used in hand and body wash, cosmetics and other personal care applications to provide strong antibacterial protection.

The Omacide™ range, based on the trusted antifungal IPBC, provides broad compatibility and ease-of-use within a variety of homecare products, offering exceptional activity against yeast and mold growth.

Just like a workout keeps your muscles fit, now there is a LONZA® Bioactive Functional called XPressEV™, designed to help reduce the visible effects of chronological aging leading to the appearance of firmer and “fitter” skin.

Dantoserve™ preservative is an advanced system engineered for a wide variety of household and industrial product applications. US EPA registered, highly stable and safer to handle than conventional approaches, Dantoserve™ SG synergistically combines the activity of two well-established preservative chemistries—hydantoins and isothiazolinones.