Name: Geogard ECT Preservative
Brand: Liquid - Preservatives + Antioxidants
SKU: PRSRV-GEOGRD-ECT-30ML
Price: 4.4 CAD
Availability: InStock

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30 ml / 1 fl.oz

60 ml / 2 fl.oz

125 ml / 4.2 fl.oz

250 ml / 8.4 fl.oz

500 ml / 16.9 fl. oz

1 Litre / 33.8 fl. oz

4 Litre / 135 fl. oz

$4.40

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Geogard™ ECT Preservative is a versatile broad-spectrum preservation system combining Benzyl Alcohol, Salicylic Acid, Glycerin and Sorbic Acid. Designed for use in a wide variety of cosmetic and personal care formulations, it provides effective protection against Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria, yeast and mould while offering formulators flexibility across a broad range of product types.

With its low odour and low colour profile, Geogard ECT is an excellent choice for formulations where the finished product’s fragrance and appearance are important, including fragrance-free and fragrance-sensitive products. Its liquid format makes it easy to incorporate into creams, lotions, cleansers, shampoos, conditioners and many other personal care formulations. Effective across a broad pH range, Geogard ECT provides formulators with a versatile preservation option for both rinse-off and leave-on products.

Geogard ECT is also COSMOS approved and ECOCERT compliant, making it particularly useful for formulators developing products to recognized natural and organic cosmetic standards. Its combination of broad-spectrum performance, formulation versatility and low sensory impact makes it a practical preservative choice for a diverse range of modern cosmetic and personal care products.

Recommended Usage Rate: 0.6–1.0%

Geogard™ ECT is a broad-spectrum preservative suitable for a wide variety of cosmetic and personal care formulations, including creams, lotions, cleansers, shampoos, conditioners, body washes, toners and other aqueous and emulsion-based products.

Geogard ECT is supplied as a liquid and can be easily incorporated into most formulations. For emulsified products, add Geogard ECT post-emulsification during the cool-down phase at temperatures below 45°C, mixing thoroughly to ensure even distribution throughout the formulation.

Geogard ECT is effective over a broad pH range of 3.0–8.0. Always check the pH of the finished formulation after all ingredients have been incorporated to ensure it falls within the recommended range for effective preservation.

When working with very high-water formulations such as toners or watery serums, additional formulation consideration may be required to ensure Geogard ECT is completely and evenly incorporated.

As with all preservatives, the appropriate usage level will depend on the complete formulation, manufacturing conditions, packaging and intended use of the finished product. Good Manufacturing Practices should always be followed, and preservative efficacy/challenge testing is recommended for newly developed or significantly altered formulations intended for commercial sale.

INCI: Benzyl Alcohol (and) Salicylic Acid (and) Glycerin (and) Sorbic Acid
CAS #: 100-51-6 / 69-72-7 / 56-81-5 / 110-44-1
Preservative Type: Broad-Spectrum Preservative
Preservative Activity: Effective against Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria, yeast and mould
Active Preservative Ingredients: Benzyl Alcohol, Salicylic Acid and Sorbic Acid
Appearance: Clear, Colourless to Straw-Coloured Liquid
Specific Gravity: 1.018–1.118 @ 25°C
Solubility: Water-soluble; may require additional formulation consideration in highly aqueous systems.
Recommended Usage Rate: 0.6–1.0%
Effective pH Range: 3.0–8.0
Processing: For emulsified systems, incorporate post-emulsification during the cool-down phase at temperatures below 45°C
Compatibility: Compatible with a wide variety of cosmetic and personal care formulations, including oil-in-water and water-in-oil emulsions. Also suitable for certain anhydrous formulations.
Natural Standards: COSMOS approved and ECOCERT compliant
GMO Status: Non-GMO
Formulation Applications: Suitable for a wide variety of aqueous, emulsion-based and certain anhydrous cosmetic and personal care formulations
Storage: Keep container tightly closed in a well-ventilated area and protect from heat and direct sunlight.

COMPOSITIONAL BREAKDOWN

Benzyl Alcohol: 77–86%
Salicylic Acid: 8–15%
Glycerin: 3–6%
Sorbic Acid: 1–4%

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After reading some reviews, I was skeptical and uncertain of using this preservative as it had the possibility of having a smell. I bought a small quantity and tried it out for myself. I made an unscented cream. At first there was a slight smell, definitely not almond. More of a slight chemical smell, but this could be the preservative mixing in with the choice of oils and emulsifiers as well. However, after a day of sitting with the lid off to dry up any condensation in the container, the smell was completely gone. And NO smell while using the cream. After a couple weeks of using the cream I have not noticed any mold or anything else growing in the cream. I used a .8% usage rate for this cream. Another note: my skin is sensitive to all of the preservatives I have tried , EXCEPT Geogard ECT. So, yes I do recommend this product. I figure if the smell cannot be detected in unscented cream, then the scented stuff should be golden!

Great Preservative

After reading some reviews, I was skeptical and uncertain of using this preservative as it had the possibility of having a smell. I bought a small quantity and tried it out for myself. I made an unscented cream. At first there was a slight smell, definitely not almond. More of a slight chemical smell, but this could be the preservative mixing in with the choice of oils and emulsifiers as well. However, after a day of sitting with the lid off to dry up any condensation in the container, the smell was completely gone. And NO smell while using the cream. After a couple weeks of using the cream I have not noticed any mold or anything else growing in the cream. I used an 8% usage rate for this cream. Another note: my skin is sensitive to all of the preservatives I have tried , EXCEPT Geogard ECT. So, yes I do recommend this product. I figure if the smell cannot be detected in unscented cream, then the scented stuff should be golden!

Great Preservative!

I've been using Geogard ECT for many years and I have never had a single product go bad. Fragrance oils easily cover the scent. Highly recommend!

bad smell

I actually thought was scent free but unfortunatly is not.

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