Description

Optiphen PLUS is a liquid preservative which offers broad spectrum preservation without parabens or formaldehyde. This preservative functions particularly well in slightly acidic formulations, and is globally approved. Consisting of Phenoxyethanol (an aromatic ether alcohol), Sorbic Acid (a natural acid that offers protection from yeast, fungus and mold) and Caprylyl Glycol (an emollient base). The combination of all three ingredients offers effective protection against bacteria, yeast and mold growth while imparting emolliency. Optiphen PLUS offers broad spectrum protection even in slightly acidic personal care products.

Optiphen Plus performs best in formulations below 6.0 pH. Depending on the formulation, Optiphen Plus has also been proven effective at pH levels above 6.0. This preservative is effective as a stand-alone system and functions well with other preservatives.

Country of Origin: USA

INCI: Phenoxyethanol (and) Caprylyl Glycol (and) Sorbic Acid

Appearance: Clear to light yellow non viscous liquid

Solubility:  Water

Manufacturer Suggested Usage: 0.75 to 1.5% at cool down phase. Best in formulations with final pH below 6.0.

• may solidify at temperatures below 10C (77F), if this happens, gently heat at 40C -50C ( 104 to 122F) and stir to ensure uniformity.
• the change to Optiphen PLUS may result in thinner emulsions so it is best to run a small test batch and increase thickeners as necessary to maintain product consistency.

Note: Every personal care formulation require a preservative that meets its specific needs. Formulations should be challenge tested to ensure adequate preservation.

Common Uses/ Benefits

Optiphen Plus has an extensive range of applications in aqueous and emulsion-type personal care formulations and is compatible with most raw materials in the personal care industry. Optiphen Plus is applicable for use in a variety of rinse off personal  care preparations as well as for high-quality care-cosmetics like creams, emulsions, lotions and gels, wipes, if they conform to the necessary pH- conditions. It has excellent dispensability, Optiphen Plus can be used in O/W-emulsions as well as in W/O-emulsions.

BENEFITS

• Globally Approved
• Contains a reliable agent, sorbic acid, for anti-fungal and anti-mold activity
  • unlike Optiphen ND which contains benzoic acid which may be de-activated by non-ionic emulsifiers and surfactants
  • unlike regular Optiphen which contains no acid and no protection from mold, fungus or yeast
• Highly effective broad spectrum antimicrobial
• Effective at pH levels below 6
• Non-formaldehyde donor
• Paraben-free
• Non-isothiazolinone
• Imparts emollience
• Compatible with most raw materials *
• Excellent safety and toxicological profile
• Heat tolerant to 80C ( 176F)

Applications

• All body creams and lotions
• Moisturizing gels
• Bath gels
• Hand, body, and face lotions
• Hair styling gels
• Hair treatments
• Hair shampoos and conditioners

Storage: Store in a cool, dry area place . Protected from direct light and humidity at a temperature of (10°-25°C), 50°- 77°F .Keep container closed.

PLEASE NOTE: This information is for information purposes and not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Our products are for external use in cosmetic and personal care formulations only, unless otherwise indicated.  Even though we do not offer our products for consumption (internal use), we will always source only top quality pharmaceutical / food grade ingredeints  because the grade or purity of any material, is of importance for skin care as it is for internal use or consumption.  Do not be fooled by low priced ingredients that do not deliver performance or nutrition, just because it’s same name and may even have the same CAS Registry Number (CAS RN) does not mean that any two are equal in quality or purity.