ISP - OPTIPHEN MIT PLUS by Ashland Specialty Chemical acts as a preservative. It is effective against gram-positive & gram-negative bacteria, yeast and mold. Shows excellent heat stability, work across a wide pH window and easy solubilization in water. It is not based on paraben, formaldehyde or halogens.

GERMALL PLUS LIQUID 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 and balanced, synergistic & boasting broad-spectrum protection. Moreover, it is compatible with many other cosmetic ingredients. It is effective at low dose and can be used to bolster other preservatives.

KLUCEL H CS has excellent film-forming properties and thickens non-aqueous systems and provide lubricious skin feel. Klucel™ CS Grade is a nonionic, water-soluble cellulose ether with a versatile combination of properties. It combines solubility in aqueous and polar organic solvents, thermoplasticity, and surface activity with the thickening and stabilizing properties of other water-soluble cellulose polymers. HPC films are flexible without plasticizers and non-tacky at high humidity.

GERMAL Plus preservative is a patented synergistic combination of 99% Germall™ II preservative (Diazolidinyl Urea) and 1% Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate (IPBC). Germall™ Plus is a highly effective, broad spectrum preservative for emulsions and aqueous formulations. It can be incorporated into a variety of leave-on and rinse-off cosmetic and personal care formulations for reliable preservation.