Консервант PRIMEGUARD PENG

Primeguard PEHG
INCI: Phenoxyethanol, ethylhexylglycerin
Test parameter Unit Specification
Appearance Clear, colourless to nearly colourless
liquid with characteristic odour
Colour Hazen < 10
Identification (Infa Red) Conforms to standard
Related substances (as individual
components)
Passes Ph. Eur tests
Phenol content ppm < 10
Ethylhexylglycerin content % 9.5 — 10.5
Phenoxyethanol content % 89.5 — 90.5
Primeguard PEHG is a blend of Phenoxyethanol with efficacy boosting ethylhexylglycerin.
With its primary registered function being a skin conditioning agent, ethylhexylglycerin
improves the quality of cosmetic products while reducing the reliance on preservatives.
Applications
• Shampoo & shower gel (rinse-off)
• Creams & lotions (leave-on)
• O/W emulsions
• W/O emulsions
• Wet wipes
• Lip care
• Product for Children under 3
Formulation Guidance
pH (effective range) 3 — 9
Solubility (water) 1.0%
Solubility (glycols) Soluble
Maximum process temperature 80°C
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Prime Surfactants Limited Issue: 3 SH ISSUE DATE: 29/10/2019
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In use concentrations Recommendation EU Cosmetic Regulation (Max)
Leave-on 0.5 — 1.0% 1.11%
Rinse-off 0.5 — 1.0% 1.11%
In use concentrations vary according to the formulation type and other ingredients present.
The correct use dosage should be determined by microbial challenge testing of the finished
formulations.
Minimum Inhibitory Concentrations Minimum Inhibitory Concentration.