SALIGUARD BDHA – GEOGARD 221 – BENZYL ALCOHOL,DEHYDROACETIC ACID

Description

Benzyl Alcohol (86-88%) (and) Dehydroacetic Acid (7.5-8.5%). Saliguard BDHA by Salicylates and Chemicals is a multi-use, broad spectrum preservative. It is a non-paraben, non-formaldehyde, non-isothiazolone based preservative system.

• It provides protection against gram-positive & gram-negative bacteria, yeast, and mold.
• It offers antiseptic effect and is compatible with almost all cosmetic raw materials.
• It has a slight yellow tinge which isn’t visible in creams, lotions and emulsified products but a small yellow tinge may be seen in clear shower products.
• It has a very low odor making it suitable for use alone or with essential oils.
• It is used in various cosmetic applications (including emulsions, aqueous & anhydrous systems) such as shampoos, conditioners, moisturizers, cream lotions, bubble baths, wet wipes and sunscreens.
• The shelf life of Saliguard BDHA is 3 years.

typically used at 0.2 to 0.8 % in rinse off and leave on product formulations. excellent protection at Ph 6.5 and can be widely used at ph 2 – 7