Spectrastat™ is a complete system for paraben-free and phenoxyethanol-free cosmetic and personal care products.
| Product | Description | Benefits | Applications |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spectrastat™ | Spectrastat™ is a blend of Caprylhydroxamic Acid and a Diol. | A special benefit of Spectrastat™ is that it performs superbly at neutral pH, a state where many other fungistatic materials are ineffective. This product is also approved by the TGA for topical applications. | Effective in emulsions, creams and lotions in addition to surfactant-based products such as shower gels, facial cleansers and shampoos. |
| Spectrastat™ BHL | Spectrastat™ BHL is Caprylhydroxamic acid (and) Caprylyl Glycol (and) ethylhexylglycerin (and) Propanediol, CHA System, Alternative Preservation. | Optimised combination of multifunctional ingredients that allows formulators to create self-preserving formulations. The product is easy to formulate and is self-preserving from Hurdle Technology approach. | Effective in surfactant systems, emulsions including sunscreens, and wipes & mask juices. |
| Spectrastat™ E | Spectrastat™ E is a Caprylhydroxamic Acid (and) Ethylhexylglycerin (and) Methylpropanediol. | Broad spectrum preservation effect. Performs superbly at neutral pH. Contains no biocides or typical preservatives. Uses multifunctional agents that have excellent efficacy as biostatic and fungistatic agents. | Effective in emulsions, creams, and lotions in addition to surfactant-based products such as shower gels, facial cleansers and shampoos. |
| Spectrastat™ G2 Natural MB | Spectrastat™ G2 Natural MB is a Caprylhydroxamic acid (and) Glyceryl Caprylate (and) Glycerin CHA System, Alternative Preservation. | Broad pH range, 100% certified biobased content, Broad spectrum performance. Free of parabens, formaldehyde donors, MIT, phenoxyethanol, and other traditional preservatives | Effective in cleansing compositions, emulsions, wipes lotions and color cosmetics. |
| Spectrastat™ MHG Natural MB | Spectrastat™ MHG Natural MB is a Caprylhydroxamic acid (and) methylheptylglycerin (and) Glycerin. | Multi-benefit system that is NATRUE approved and contains 100% certified biobased content. As a preservation system, it provides complete broad spectrum protection against bacteria, yeast, and mold. It also controls odor and provides anti-soaping benefits all while preserving the skin’s microbiome. | Effective in emulsions, surfactant-based systems, and wipes. |
| Spectrastat™ OEL | Spectrastat™ OEL is a Caprylhydroxamic acid (and) Caprylyl Glycol (and) ethylhexylglycerin (and) Propanediol, CHA System, Alternative Preservation. | Broad pH range, Cold processable. Liquid and homogenous even at low temperatures. Free of parabens, formaldehyde donors. MIT phenoxyethanol, and other traditional preservatives. | Ideal for wet wipes, baby wipes, and cleansing wipes. Effective in typical personal care products such as creams, lotions, shower gels, color cosmetics |
| Spectrastat™ OL | Spectrastat™ OL is Caprylyl Glycol (and) Caprylhydroxamic acid (and) Propanediol, CHA System, Alternative Preservation. | An optimised combination of multifunctional ingredients that allows formulators to easily create self-preserving formulations by creating an inhospitable environment for microbial growth. The product is self-preserving from Hurdle Technology approach. | Ideal for wet wipes, baby wipes, and cleansing wipes Effective in typical personal care products such as creams, lotions, shower gels, color cosmetics |
| Spectrastat™ PHL | Spectrastat™ PHL is a Caprylhydroxamic acid (and) 1,2-Hexanediol (and) Butylene Glycol or Propanediol. | Broad pH range. Water soluble. Cold processable, Non-irritating to skin. Easy to formulate. Free of parabens. formaldehyde donors. MIT, phenoxyethanol, and other traditional preservatives. | Effective in surfactant systems, emulsions including sunscreens, and wipes & mask juices. Ideal for sensitive facial applications, where low irritation is required. |
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