Geogard ECT Preservative

Product Details:

• Geogard™ ECT Preservative (Sometimes referred to as Preservative Eco)
• Is a unique combination of 4 components – Benzyl Alcohol, Salicylic Acid, Glycerin, and Sorbic Acid
• Appearance: Clear, colourless to straw liquid
• Recommended Use Level: 0.6-1.0%
• Can be used in a variety of DIY products including creams, lotions, body butters, sun care products, lipsticks, liquid and cream makeups, styling gels, shampoos and conditioners

The Advantages to using Geogard™ ECT Preservative are:

• A preservation system that meets the ECOCERT standards
• It is a paraben-free, formaldehyde-free, and isothiazolone-free based system
• Offers broad spectrum protection activity against gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria, yeast and molds
• Has a wide range of global regulatory acceptance
• Possesses a low odor profile making it ideal for fragrance-free and fragrance-sensitive systems
• Compatible in a wide range of skin care, hair care and sun care systems
• A wide pH compatibility: (pH 3 – 8)
• An excellent safety profile

Technical Information: 

• INCI: Benzyl Alcohol & Salicylic Acid & Glycerin & Sorbic Acid
• CAS #: 100-51-6 & 69-72-7 & 56-81-5 & 110-44-1
• Specific Gravity: 1.018 - 1.118 @ 25°C
• Appearance: Clear, colourless to straw liquid
• For emulsified systems, Geogard ECT preservative can be easily integrated post-emulsification at temperatures BELOW 45°C
• Usage rate: 0.6 - 1.0% (We always recommended to test all newly developed or altered formulations to guarantee proper preservation.)