Lexgard® Natural MB
Glyceryl Caprylate (and) Glyceryl Undecylenate
100% Plant-Based Optimized Preservation Combination
Lexgard® Natural MB is an all-natural multifunctional ingredient system for preservation effects. It is composed of high purity C8 monoesters and undecylenic acid to protect formulations from microbial growth.
- Bacteriostatic booster
- Mild fungistatic activity
- Entirely plant-based
- Emollient, co-emulsifier, & skin refatting agent
- Recommended for W/O or O/W emulsion systems
- Effective in emulsions, creams and lotions in addition to surfactant-based products such as shower gels, facial cleansers and shampoos
- Free of parabens, formaldehyde donors, MIT, phenoxyethanol, and other traditional preservatives
- Building block for a customized Hurdle Technology system
Micro Summary
- Controls bacteria (gram +/-) and yeast, with some efficacy against mold
- For added broad spectrum protection, combine with strong yeast & mold control agent such as Zeastat™
Standards & Certifications
Additional Information
How to Use
Recommended Use Level: 1.0 - 1.5%
Use Instruction:
- Gently heat to 45 - 50°C
- Mix well before using
- Add to water phase (below 80°C) or during cool down phase (~40°C)
- For clear formulations, solubilize using LexSolv™ Essential
Please request an Alternative Preservation Formulation Guide for more information
Sustainable Design
Sustainability is embedded in INOLEX's design philosophy. Lexgard® Natural MB design was guided by the Principles of Green Chemistry and life cycle thinking.
Green Chemistry & Sustainable Life Cycle Highlights:
- renewable feedstocks
- readily biodegradable
- no solvents used
- non-aqueous product
- benign starting materials makes for safer chemical synthesis
- contributes to a safely preserved formula for consumer use
Primary Feedstocks
- Coconut
- Palm
- Castor
For more information about the origin and processing of this ingredient, please request a Technical & Regulatory Dossier.
The Science Behind
This alternative preservation component contributes to creating a hostile environment for microbial growth as part of a Hurdle Technology approach. Lexgard® Natural MB can be a complete system for certain formulations or a component of your broad spectrum customized system.
Lexgard® Natural MB includes the following multifunctional components and can be a complete system for certain formulations or a component of your broad spectrum customized system.
- Glyceryl Caprylate: A skin conditioning agent, an emulsifying agent, and wetting agent that prevents the growth of bacteria in formulation
- Undecylenic Acid: A co-emulsifier and wetting agent that prevents the growth of fungus (yeast & mold) in formulation
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