Zeastat™

Caprylhydroxamic Acid (and) Propanediol

100% Natural Water-Soluble Preservation Component

Zeastat™ is a 100% natural multifunctional agent that provides antimicrobial control in cosmetic and personal care products. It creates a fungistatic environment that prevents growth of microorganisms.

  • Water-soluble
  • 100% certified biobased content
  • Cold processable
  • Yeast and mold control
  • 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

  • Strong protection against yeast and mold
  • Use in combination with bacteria control agent for broad spectrum protection

Standards & Certifications

100% Natural
100% USDA certified biobased content
Natural Origin Index: 1.0
Readily Biodegradable
Clean Beauty Preferred
Non-palm Derived
Halal Certified
China IECIC Listed
Vegan & Cruelty-free
Kosher Compliant
ChemFORWARD SAFER
View Standards & Certifications

Additional Information

How to Use

Recommended Use Level:

  • O/W Emulsion: 1.0 - 2.0%
  • O/W Sunscreens: 1.0 - 2.0%
  • Cleansers: 1.0 - 2.5%
  • Wipe Juices: 1.0 - 2.5%

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.

Sustainable Design

Sustainability is embedded in Inolex's design philosophy. Zeastat™ design was guided by the Principles of Green Chemistry and life cycle thinking.

Green Chemistry & Sustainable Life Cycle Highlights:

  • renewable feedstocks
  • readily biodegradable
  • safe catalysts used
  • non-aqueous product
  • benign starting materials makes for safer chemical synthesis
  • contributes to a safely preserved formula for consumer use

Primary Feedstocks

  • Coconut
  • Corn

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

Science Behind

This alternative preservation component contributes to creating a hostile environment for microbial growth as part of a Hurdle Technology approach. Zeastat™ can be a complete system for certain formulations or a component of your broad spectrum customized system.

  • Caprylhydroxamic Acid: A multifunctional component. It is 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.
  • Propanediol: A carrier for ease of formulation.

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