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MakingCosmetics - Phenoxyethanol SA - Cosmetic Ingredient

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  • Materials: skin care products, hair care products, wipes, sun care products, makeup products

Description: Blend of phenoxyethanol (50.5 - 54.5%), caprylyl glycol (40 - 44%) & sorbic acid (5.0 - 6.9%), very effective broad-spectrum preservative. Similar to Optiphen (which does not include sorbic acid).

CAS: 122-99-6, 1117-86-8, 110-44-1

INCI Name: Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Sorbic Acid

Benefits:

- Effective broad-spectrum preservation against gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria, yeast, and mold
- Extends shelf life of personal care products typically to 6-18 months
- Compatible with most cosmetic ingredients
- Provides emolliency to finished products

Use: Recommended use level of 0.75-1.50% (restricted to 1% in the EU and Japan), performs best in pH of 6.0, but also proven effective at pH levels up to 10 (ideal pH 4-10). Can be added directly to the formulation during pre- or post-emulsification at or below 60°C/140°F. For external use only.

Applications: All kinds of skin & hair care products (incl. emulsions, aqueous and anhydrous systems), wipes, sun care products, & makeup products.

Country of Origin: USA

Raw material source: Phenol; Acetaldehyde

Manufacture: Phenoxyethanol is produced by the hydroxyethylation of phenol in the presence of alkali-metal hydroxides or alkali-metal borohydrides. Sorbic acid is produced synthetically by aldol condensation of acetaldehyde to form crotonaldehyde which is then reacted with ketene to form sorbic acid

Animal Testing: Not animal tested

GMO: GMO-free (does not contain plant-derived components)

Vegan: Does not contain animal-derived components

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Perovskia Oct 18, 2024

Very clean and well packaged, quality ingredients. Ships very fast!

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Tario Jun 21, 2024

good quality product the best.

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Leondra Nov 9, 2021

so happy and ready to formulate

Leondra Nov 9, 2021

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Inactive account May 15, 2021

This preservative worked really amazingbto cut the rancidity in my lotion. This was the first time preparing a lotion and preparing without a preservative creates a seriously stinky odor. So I was really impressed at the benefits this preservative offered to to correct it.

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