
Cosmetic preservative · Ingredients & raw materials
Phenoxyethanol and ethylhexylglycerin blend
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Ready-to-use liquid preservative, usually 90 parts phenoxyethanol to 10 parts ethylhexylglycerin, which boosts activity against bacteria, yeast and mould. Used at 0.5 to 1% (up to 1.1%) in creams, lotions, shampoos, gels and wipes, added below 50 C; phenoxyethanol stays within the 1% limit of BIS IS 4707 (Part 2) and EU.
Pack size 6
- 100 g pouch or jar
- 500 g pouch or jar
- 1 kg pack
- 5 kg pack
- 25 kg carboy or drum
- 200 to 230 kg drum
Spec
- INCI name
- Phenoxyethanol (and) Ethylhexylglycerin
- CAS number
- 122-99-6; 70445-33-9
- Appearance
- Clear colourless liquid
- Composition
- About 90% phenoxyethanol, 10% ethylhexylglycerin
- Solubility
- Partly soluble in water, soluble in glycols and alcohol
- Effective pH range
- 3 to 12
- Typical use level
- 0.5 to 1.1%
- Shelf life
- 24 months
- Storage
- Closed container at room temperature
- Usual minimum
- 0 kg
- HSN code
- 38249900
- GST
- 18%
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