Spectrastat™ BHL

Caprylhydroxamic Acid (and) 1,2-Hexanediol (and) Butylene Glycol

Non-Irritating Broad Spectrum Preservation System

Spectrastat™ BHL is an optimized combination of multifunctional ingredients that allows formulators to create self-preserving formulations.

Broad pH range
Water soluble
Cold processable
Effective in surfactant systems, emulsions including sunscreens, and wipes & mask juices
Easy to formulate
Self-preserving from Hurdle Technology approach
Free of parabens, formaldehyde donors, MIT, phenoxyethanol, and other traditional preservatives

Micro summary:

Controls bacteria (gram +/-), yeast, and mold
Pass results with industry standard tests: EP-A, USP51, and PCPC
Pass results with recommended use level at pH 4-8: 1.5 – 3% (w/w)

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:

O/W Emulsion: 1.5 - 3.0%
O/W Sunscreens: 2.0 - 3.0%
Cleansers: 1.5 - 3.0%
Wipe Juices: 2.0 - 3.0%

Use Instruction:

Cold processable
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.

Coconut
Petrochemical

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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.

Spectrastat™ BHL includes the following multifunctional components to create a complete broad spectrum preservation system:

Caprylhydroxamic Acid: A 100% natural organic acid and chelating agent that prevents the growth of yeast and mold in formulation. Unlike most organic acids used in preservation, caprylhydroxamic acid remains undissociated at neutral pH.
1,2–Hexanediol: A skin conditioning agent and humectant that prevents the growth of bacteria in formulation. It has a short carbon chain length which makes it ultra-mild on skin.
Butylene Glycol: A carrier for ease of formulation

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