Lexgard® features three market leading glycol type materials that are the most effective for alternative preservation strategies. These materials are multifunctional, offering great humectancy and skin feel.
| Product | Description | Benefits | Applications |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lexgard® E | Lexgard® E is a versatile solvent that can also boost or aid the preservation of cosmetic formulations by creating a biostatic environment that prevents growth of microorganisms. Building block for a customised Hurdle Technology system. | Bacteriostatic booster, Multifunctional Medium Chain Terminal Diol, Cold processable, Anti-soaping effect, Skin conditioning agent, Emollient, moisturiser & wetting agent, Free of parabens, Formaldehyde donors, MIT, phenoxyethanol, and other traditional preservatives. | Effective in emulsions, creams and lotions in addition to surfactant-based products such as shower gels, facial cleansers and shampoos. |
| Lexgard® GCP | Lexgard® GCP MB is a biostatic skin conditioning agent and fragrance component blend that can aid in the preservation of cosmetic formulations. Building block for a customised Hurdle Technology system. | Bacteriostatic booster, Light rose-scented fragrance, Emollient and moisturizer, Free of parabens, formaldehyde donors, MIT, phenoxyethanol, and other traditional preservatives. | Effective in emulsions, creams and lotions in addition to surfactant-based products such as shower gels, facial cleansers and shampoos. |
| Lexgard® GMCY MB | Lexgard® GMCY MB is a multifunctional, high purity monoester that provides antimicrobial control in formulations by creating a biostatic environment that prevents growth of microorganisms. Building block for a customised Hurdle Technology system. | Bacteriostatic booster, 85% monoester content, Multifunctional Medium Chain Terminal Diol, Emollient, moisturizer, & wetting agent, Entirely plant-based, Free of parabens, formaldehyde donors, MIT, phenoxyethanol, and other traditional preservatives. | Effective in emulsions, creams and lotions in addition to surfactant-based products such as shower gels, facial cleansers and shampoos. |
| Lexgard® H | Lexgard® H, ideal for sensitive facial applications, where low irritation is required. Building block for a customised Hurdle Technology system. | Bacteriostatic booster, Mild fungistatic activity, Plant-based, Emollient, co-emulsifier, & skin refatting agent, Free of parabens, formaldehyde donors, MIT, phenoxyethanol, and other traditional preservatives. | Recommended for W/O or O/W emulsion systems. Effective in emulsions, creams and lotions in addition to surfactant-based products such as shower gels, facial cleansers and shampoos. |
| Lexgard® HPO | Lexgard® HPO is a paraben-free preservative blend that can be used to provide cost effective, broad spectrum antimicrobial protection. | Broad pH range, Broad spectrum performance, Free of parabens, formaldehyde donors, and MIT. | Effective in emulsions, creams and lotions in addition to surfactant-based products such as shower gels, facial cleansers and shampoos. |
| Lexgard® NAP | Lexgard® NAP is a humectant and fragrance component blend that can aid in the preservation of cosmetic formulations. Building block for a customised Hurdle Technology system. | Bacteriostatic booster, Light rose-scented fragrance, Emollient and moisturiser, Free of parabens, formaldehyde donors, MIT, phenoxyethanol, and other traditional preservatives. | Effective in emulsions, creams and lotions in addition to surfactant-based products such as shower gels, facial cleansers and shampoos. |
| Lexgard® Natural MB | Lexgard® Natural MB is an all-natural multifunctional ingredient system for preservation effects. It is composed of high purity C8 monoesters and undecylenic acid to protect formulations from microbial growth. Building block for a customised Hurdle Technology system. | Bacteriostatic booster, Mild fungistatic activity, Entirely plant-based, Emollient, co-emulsifier, & skin refatting agent, Free of parabens, formaldehyde donors, MIT, phenoxyethanol, and other traditional preservatives. | Recommended for W/O or O/W emulsion systems. Effective in emulsions, creams and lotions in addition to surfactant-based products such as shower gels, facial cleansers and shampoos |
| Lexgard® O | Lexgard® O is a widely used humectant that can also boost or aid the preservation of cosmetic formulations by creating a biostatic environment that prevents growth of microorganisms. Building block for a customized Hurdle Technology system. | Bacteriostatic booster, Multifunctional Medium Chain Terminal Diol, Emollient, moisturizer & wetting agent, Free of parabens, formaldehyde donors, MIT, phenoxyethanol, and other traditional preservatives. | Effective in emulsions, creams and lotions in addition to surfactant-based products such as shower gels, facial cleansers and shampoos. |
| Lexgard® OE70 | Lexgard® OE 70 is a cold processable blend of humectants that can also boost or aid the preservation of cosmetic formulations. Building block for a customised Hurdle Technology system. | Bacteriostatic booster, Blend of 70% Lexgard® O and 30% Lexgard® E, Humectant, Multifunctional Medium Chain Terminal Diol, Emollient & moisturizer, Free of parabens, formaldehyde donors, MIT, phenoxyethanol, and other traditional preservatives. | Effective in emulsions, creams and lotions in addition to surfactant-based products such as shower gels, facial cleansers and shampoos. |
| Lexgard® OE90 | Lexgard® OE 90 is a cold processable blend of humectants that can also boost or aid the preservation of cosmetic formulations. Building block for a customised Hurdle Technology system. | Bacteriostatic booster, Blend of 90% Lexgard® O and 10% Lexgard® E, Humectant, Multifunctional Medium Chain Terminal Diol, Emollient & moisturizer, Free of parabens, formaldehyde donors, MIT, phenoxyethanol, and other traditional preservatives. | Effective in emulsions, creams and lotions in addition to surfactant-based products such as shower gels, facial cleansers and shampoos. |
| Lexgard® O-EZ | Lexgard® O-EZ is the liquid form of Lexgard® O and a widely used humectant that can also boost or aid the preservation of cosmetic formulations by creating a biostatic environment that prevents growth of microorganisms. | Bacteriostatic booster, Multifunctional Medium Chain Terminal Diol, Emollient, moisturizer & wetting agent, Free of parabens, formaldehyde donors, MIT, phenoxyethanol, and other traditional preservatives. | Designed specifically for cold process formulations |
| Lexgard® O-LO | Lexgard® O-LO is a widely used humectant that can also boost or aid the preservation of cosmetic formulations by creating a biostatic environment that prevents growth of microorganisms. It is an essentially odorless version of caprylyl glycol. Building block for a customised Hurdle Technology system. | Bacteriostatic booster, Low odor: great for fragrance-free formulations, Multifunctional Medium Chain Terminal Diol, Emollient, moisturizer & wetting agent, Free of parabens, formaldehyde donors, MIT, phenoxyethanol, and other traditional preservatives. | Effective in emulsions, creams and lotions in addition to surfactant-based products such as shower gels, facial cleansers and shampoos. |
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