Cosmetics & Toiletries

SM CULTURA INCUBATOR is compact and versatile enough for almost any laboratory or manufacturing setting. The built in tray has room to hold up to 18 mikrocount® combi dip slide samples. A transparent door allows for viewing of the contents without removing samples from the incubator. The adjustable temperature is pre-set by the manufacturer to maintain 30°C, an optimum temperature for incubating mikrocount® dip slides. Results for bacteria are available after 24 to 48 hours. The detection of yeast and moulds takes slightly longer (72 hours).

S&M PROPYLPARABEN comprises a single active ingredient and has broad-spectrum efficacy. This crystalline powder is a powerful preservative even at low use concentrations, and is stable across a broad pH and temperature range. s&m Propylparaben is fully effective both in anionic as well as cationic systems. Acidic pH values have no negative influence on the effectiveness. High pH values (> pH 8.0) should be avoided.

S&M ISOTHIAZOLINONE is effective against bacteria, yeasts and mould fungi in concentration of 0.01 – 0.1 % by weight. The max. recommended use level is 0.1 % in rinse-off and 0.05 % in leave-on products. (Corresponds to the international recommendation of a maximum use concentration of 15 ppm and 7.5 ppm active ingredients in this class of products)

EUXYL K 400 is a liquid cosmetic preservative, which is suitable for the use in rinse-off products. EUXYL K 400 has a broad, balanced spectrum of effect against bacteria, yeasts, and mould fungi. It acts even in very low use-concentrations, and has good vapour phase effectiveness.