Spectrastat™ PHL
Caprylhydroxamic Acid (and) 1,2-Hexanediol (and) Propanediol
Water Soluble, Non-Irritating Complete Preservation System
Spectrastat™ PHL is an optimized combination of multifunctional ingredients that allows formulators to easily create self-preserving formulations.
- Broad pH range
- Water soluble
- Cold processable
- Non-irritating to skin
- 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, EP-B, USP51, and PCPC
- Pass results with recommended use level at pH 4-8: 1.5 – 3% (w/w)
Standards & Certifications
Additional Information
How to Use
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:
- 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.
Primary Feedstocks
- Coconut
- Corn
- Petrochemical
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™ PHL 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.
- Propanediol: A 100% natural humectant that acts as a carrier for ease of formulation.
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