S&M PHENOXYETHANOL is suitable for leave-on and rinse-off products. Good head space protection. Stable to hydrolysis, temperature and pH. Globally approved. s&m Phenoxyethanol is fully effective both in anionic as well as cationic systems. Effective in pH ranges up to 12

S&M HEXANEDIOL is fully effective in many cosmetic formulations including toner, gel, cream, lotion, wipes as well as rinse-off products such as shampoo and bodywash etc.Effective in pH ranges up to 12.

EFFISIN PG is a multifunctional active for cosmetics. It shows good antimicrobial effect as well as excellent moisturizing property. Also it can improve skin feel and stability of cosmetic formulations. The recommended use levels relate to the total formulation in each case. The values given are recommended guidelines. To prove the antimicrobial efficacy and evaluate the optimum use level a repeated challenge test is recommended (e.g. at schülke Technical and Microbiological department).

EUXYL K 340 is fully effective both in anionic as well as cationic systems. High pH values (> pH 8.0) should be avoided. Acidic pH values have no negative influence on the effectiveness. EUXYL K 340 proved to have good chemical compatibility with anionic surfactants such as sulphates, ether sulphates and sulphosuccinates, as well as with non-ionogenic surfactants. Ethoxylated surfactants may lead to loss of effectiveness.