Spectrastat™ GHL Natural
Caprylhydroxamic Acid (and) Glyceryl Heptanoate (and) Propanediol
Gentle in Formulas, Tough on Mold
Spectrastat™ GHL Natural is an optimized combination of multifunctional ingredients that allows formulators to easily create self-preserving formulations. The mildness of Caprylhydroxamic Acid and Glyceryl Heptanoate makes this ingredient system ideal for sensitive skin, facial care, and baby care applications. Spectrastat™ GHL Natural is also ideal for clear formulations.
- Broad pH range
- Liquid format
- Cold processable
- Mild to skin
- Ideal for clear formulations
- Broad spectrum
- Effective in emulsions, surfactant-based products, sunscreens, and wipes juice formulations
- Easy to formulate
- 100% natural
- 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, EP-B, USP51, and PCPC
- Pass results with recommended use level: 1.0 – 2.0% (w/w)
Standards & Certifications
Additional Information
How to Use
Recommended Use Level
- O/W Emulsion: 1.0 - 1.5%
- O/W Sunscreens: 1.5 - 2.0%
- Cleansers: 1.5 - 2.0%
- Wipe Juices: 1.0 - 2.0%
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)
- For clear formulations, solubilize using LexSolv™ Essential
Please request an Alternative Preservation Formulators Guide for more information.
Primary Feedstocks
- Coconut
- Corn
- Castor
For more information about the origin and processing of this ingredient, please request a Technical & Regulatory Dossier.
The Science Behind
This alternative preservation system employs the Hurdle Technology approach, utilizing a combination of multifunctional ingredients to create a hostile environment for microbial growth.
Spectrastat™ GHL Natural 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.
- Glyceryl Heptanoate: A skin conditioner and emulsifying agent that prevents the growth of bacteria in formulation. It has a short carbon chain length which makes it ultra-mild on skin.
- Propanediol: A 100% natural humectant that acts as a carrier for ease of formulation.
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