Benzalkonium Chloride
$28.90 – $48.90Also known as BKC or BZK, Benzalkonium Chloride is a type of cationic surfactant. Known for its antimicrobial activity, Benzalkonium Chloride is used in many consumer products as an active ingredient. These include pharmaceutical items, skin antiseptics, and other personal care products such as hand sanitizers,wet wipes, shampoos, soaps, etc.
Sodium Benzoate
$6.90 – $36.90Sodium Benzoate powder is a preservative used in processed food such as carbonated drink, salad dressing, jam, fruit juice etc to extend their shelf life. It is a crystalline powder which is odourless and when combined with Potassium Sorbate, it creates a low PH ranging from 2.5 to 4, which control growth of mold, yeast, and bacteria.
Potassium Sorbate
$6.90 – $36.90Potassium Sorbate is a foodgrade preservative that has been used for decades to preserve food products. It is generally recognized as safe by GRAS. Potassium Sorbate is a salt of sorbic acid which is found naturally in some fruits (like berries of mountain ash), but most Potassium Sorbate is manufactured synthetically and is a nature-identical compound chemically equivalent to the molecule found in nature.
Potassium Sorbate is not a broad spectrum preservative for cosmetic use and should be combined with other preservatives such as Sodium Benzoate to create a a low PH ranging from 2.5 to 4 to control growth or molds, yeasts and bacteria.
Optiphen Plus
$7.50 – $188.00Optiphen Plus is a Paraben and Formaldehyde Free preservative system ideal for formulations below 6.0pH or above depending on applications. It offers effective protection against bacteria, yeast and mold growth.
DMDA Hydantoin
$6.90 – $29.90DMDM Hydantoin is a preservative that protects against microbial growth. It is a formaldehyde-donor which protects cosmetics and beauty care products from spoilage. DMDM Hydantoin is usually used in formulations such as skin care products, shampoos, moisturizers, makeup bases etc.
Liquid Germall Plus
$4.90 – $48.90Liquid Germall Plus is a cosmetic preservative combining Diazolidinyl Urea and Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate solubilized in Propylene Glycol. A clear viscous liquid with a characteristic mild odor, it is a ready-to-use, broad-spectrum preservative system for personal care formulations.
Vitamin E (Tocopheryl Acetate)
$5.90 – $42.90Vitamin E, also known as Alpha-Tocopheryl Acetate (ATA), is very often found in skin care products and dietary supplements. It is also known as Tocopheryl Acetate, Tocopherol Acetate, or Vitamin E Acetate.
Well-known for its antioxidant properties, it helps to protect your skin and body from damaging compounds called free radicals, as well as protects your skincare products from rancidity and oxidation. Vitamin E is known for its moisturizing effects and has been found to provide soothing properties which makes the skin look younger.