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Galguard Trident S

Galguard Trident S is a versatile cosmetic ingredient designed for various personal care applications, offering a range of benefits and ensuring product safety and quality. This preservative is effective in preventing microbial contamination, making it an excellent choice for maintaining the integrity and shelf life of skincare and cosmetic products.

Brand: Galguard (8 products)

INCI Name: Benzoic Acid, Capryloyl Glycine, Undecylenoyl Glycine

Functions: Preservative

Benefit Claims: Antimicrobial, Easy To Use, Preservation

Labeling Claims: Biodegradable, Formaldehyde-free, Iodopropynyl butylcarbamate (IPBC)-free, Isothiazolinone-free, Non-Toxic, Paraben-free, Triclosan-free

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Identification & Functionality

Cosmetic Ingredients Functions

Features & Benefits

Product Attributes
  • Galguard Trident S is free from all toxic and controversial antimicrobials including parabens, iodopropynyl butyl carbamate, triclosan, 2,2-bromo,nitro,1,3-propane diol, the isothiazolinones (CIT & MIT) and formaldehyde releasers (DMDM Hydantoin, Imidazolidinyl urea, Diazolidinyl urea, Quaternium 15)
  • Galguard Trident S is a preservative system based on synergistic blend of well known anti-bacterial lipidated glycines, namely, N-Capryloyl glycine, N-Undecylenoyl glycine and a well known antifungal Benzoic acid that is easy to use in personal care formulations. This ‘three component’ system exhibits broad spectrum protection against yeast, molds and bacteria.
  • Galguard Trident S can be added during any step of formulation
Product Features
  • Non - Toxic
  • Based on well known / well accepted biodegradable cosmetic ingredients
  • Broad spectrum antimicrobial activity
  • Effective in both rinse - off and leave - on formulations
  • Effective in both raw materials as well as finished products
  • Stand - alone preservation system

Applications & Uses

Baby Care Applications
Bath & Shower Applications
Personal Hygiene Applications
Wipes, Tissue & Towel Applications
Product Applications
  • Rinse - off product’s: Shampoos, body wash, shower gels, face cleansers, baby care products, hand wash, make up remover
  • Leave - on product’s: Creams, conditioners, lotions, hair styling products
  • Solid / powder formulations
  • Wipes: Wet wipes, baby wipes, face wipes
  • Face masks
Usage Guidelines
  • Galguard Trident S is very efficacious in personal care formulations with pH range of 3.0 - 6.0. Good results are seen in formulations with pH 6.5 as well
  • Galguard Trident S completely melts at 90 - 95°C and is thermally stable. Thus, it can be added into the formulations during hot conditions till 95°C
  • Recommended usage levels: 1.0 - 1.2 %

Properties

Physical Form
Appearance
Solid flakes, white to off-white
Odor
Characteristic
Specifications
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Color (1" Cell Y+R; 10% in 1:1 IPA: Water)max. 10Lovibond-
PH (1% aqueous dispersion, at 25°C)2.5 - 3.5--
Melting Point90 - 95°C-
Acid Value340 - 365mg KOH/g-
Moisture Contentmax. 5.0% by mass-

Safety & Health

Safety Information

Spill should be contained / collected and disposed off as per the regulations. Avoid ingestion and contact with skin, eyes and clothing. If feeling unwell, after accidental swallowing, consult the doctor. In case of contact with eyes and skin, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type
Packaging Information

Galguard Trident S is available in 50 litres paper fiber drum with HDPE liner. Total of 180 drums i.e. 4.5 MT (25 kg / drum) can be shipped palletized in 20 ft. full container load.

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life
2 Years
Storage & Handling Information
  • Store Galguard Trident S in a clean, dry place at < 40°C away from direct heat and sunlight.
  • In original sealed condition, when stored as suggested, shelf life of the product is two years.
  • Colour of the product may deteriorate, if exposed to higher temperature (> 40°C) and sunlight.
  • Once drum is opened, consume the product within a week. During storage, stacking should be maximum 1+1