Lexgard® OE90

Caprylyl Glycol (and) Ethylhexylglycerin

Cold Processable Preservation Component Combination

Lexgard® OE 90 is a cold processable blend of humectants that can also boost or aid the preservation of cosmetic formulations.

Bacteriostatic booster
Blend of 90% Lexgard® O and 10% Lexgard® E
Humectant
Multifunctional Medium Chain Terminal Diol
Emollient & moisturizer
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 +/-)
Use in combination with yeast & mold control agent for broad spectrum protection

Biodegradable

Clean Beauty Preferred

Non-palm Derived

China IECIC Listed

Halal Certified

Vegan & Cruelty-free

Kosher Compliant

ChemFORWARD SAFER

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Additional Information

How to Use Feedstocks The Science Behind

Recommended Use Level: 0.5 - 1.5%

Use Instruction:

For use in cold or hot process
Mix well before using
Add to water phase (below 80°C) or during cool down phase (~40°C).

Please request an Alternative Preservation Formulators Guide for more information.

Petrochemical

For more information about the origin and processing of this ingredient, please request a Technical & Regulatory Dossier.

This alternative preservation system employs the Hurdle Technology approach, utilizing a combination of multifunctional ingredients to create a hostile environment for microbial growth.

Lexgard® OE90 includes the following multifunctional components and can be a complete system for certain formulations or a component of your broad spectrum customized system.

Caprylyl Glycol: A skin conditioning agent that prevents the growth of bacteria in formulation
Ethylhexylglycerin: A skin conditioning agent that prevents the growth of bacteria in formulation

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