Ecobio Guard – Benzyl Alcohol and Dehydroacetic Acid – 100ml
Flower Tales Ecobio Guard is a ready-made preservative mixture of Benzyl Alcohol and Sodium Dehydroacetate. It has antibacterial and antifungal properties against yeasts, molds, fungi and Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria.
DOSAGE:
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0.2 – 1% (0.6% recommended) in Phase C once the emulsion is cold
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Active in emulsions with pH of 6 or less
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Soluble in water. Highly soluble in polar organic solvents.
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Incompatible with non-ionic surfactants or non-ionic emulsions
GENERAL INFORMATION:
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Clear yellow liquid
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Biodegradable
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Made in Italy
HOW TO USE:
Flower Tales Ecobio Guard should be added in Phase C once the emulsion is cold
ESEMPLE OF HOW TO USE AS A PRESERVATIVE:
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Long shelf life cream: 1% Ecobio Guard in Phase C or 0.2% of Potassium Sorbate in Phase A (Water) + 0.5% Ecobio Guard in Phase C once the emulsion is cold.
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Creams pH 6: 0.6%
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Shower gels or liquid handwashes: 0.6-0.8%
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Shampoos: 0.8-1%
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Hair Conditioners: 0.5%
Use within 3 months (pH 6 or less)
WARNING:

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No spray products
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No aerosols
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Do not exceed recommended maximum dosage (1%)
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H302: Harmful if swallowed
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H332: Harmful if inhaled
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H319: Causes serious eye irritation
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Contains Benzyl Alcohol which is listed in the European directive 2003/15/CEE as one of 26 cosmetic allergens.
Packaging: High Density Polyethylene Bottle. Recyclable. Request reducer plug separately