
CM-PEHG 9010
A liquid preservative blend of phenoxyethanol and ethylhexylglycerin (90:10) with broad-spectrum efficacy.
A liquid preservative blend based on phenoxyethanol and ethylhexylglycerin in a 90:10 ratio.
- Broad-spectrum efficacy: equally effective against bacteria, yeasts and mould fungi
- Gentle preservation: microbiome-friendly and suitable for sensitive skin application
- Versatility: ideal for transparent gels, creams, lotions and shampoos
- A good alternative: a paraben-free, formaldehyde-free and CMIT/MIT-free preservation system
Typical use level: 0.5% to 1.0% by weight in finished formulations (typical)
| Appearance | Transparent colourless liquid |
|---|---|
| Viscosity (Brookfield viscometer, DV-II+PRO, spindle no. 62, 6 RPM, 25 °C) | Less than 100 |
| Relative density | 1.0 – 1.15 |
| Odour | Characteristic |
| Temperature stability | Heat stable up to 85 °C |
| pH stability | Stable and effective over a wide pH range of 3.0 to 12.0 |
| Solubility | Approximately 1.5% in water; highly soluble in most organic solvents and oils |
| Incompatibility | Avoid highly ethoxylated surfactants, which can slightly reduce efficacy through micelle formation and may mean a higher dosage is needed |
| INCI | Phenoxyethanol (and) Ethyl Hexyl Glycerine |

