Cosmetics & Toiletries

GERMAL 115 preservative by Ashland Specialty Chemical acts as a preservative. It is very effective against gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria. It delivers efficient antimicrobial power & balanced, synergistic and boasting broad-spectrum protection. It is compatible with many other cosmetic ingredients.

OPTIPHEN is a unique liquid preservative formulation which consists of phenoxyethanol and an emollient base. The combination of these ingredients provides optimized protection against microbial growth from bacteria and yeast while giving the finished product exceptional feel.

OPTIPHEN BSB-W preservative by Ashland Specialty Chemical acts as a preservative. It is effective against gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria, yeast and mold. Offers excellent heat stability, works across a wide pH window (up to pH 5.4) and is easily solubilized in water. It is EcoCert-, NaTrue-, COSMOS- and BDIH compliant.

ROKONSAL BSB-N is a combination of Benzoic and Sorbic acids in Benzyl alcohol. The ingredients of Rokonsal™ BSB conform to the German BDIH recommendation for Natural Cosmetic Products and the recommendations of the ”Conseil de l’Europe“. Due to the organic acids, Rokonsal™ BSB may be classified as a ""mild preservative"", provided the pH of the final product is not higher than 5. It is effective against Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria, yeasts and moulds at acid pH values.