Safe Preservation Selector

Use this tool to find the ideal Safe Preservation for your project. Follow the steps for tailored suggestions.

Your Formula Criteria

1

Do you need a natural preservation system?

YesNot needed

2

What is the application you need?

Hair CareSkincareColor CosmeticsSun & SPF SkincareSheet Masks & WipesBath & BodyShaveDeodorant & Antiperspirant

3

What is your formula's pH?

4

5

6

7

8

4

What spectrum of action is desired?

Yeast and MoldBacteriaBroad Spectrum (Bacteria, Yeast, and Mold)

5

Does your formula need to be clear?

Yes, and I can add a solubilizerYes, and I don't want to add a solubilizerNo, I don't need it to be clear

6

Are any of these benefits desired?

Ultra-MildCold ProcessableDEOAnti-SoapingLow Odor

7

What standards and certifications are important to you?

100% NaturalUSDA BioPreferred CertifiedISO 16128 Natural-DerivedBiodegradableCOSMOS ApprovedNATRUE ApprovedNSF/ANSI 305 ApprovedClean Beauty PreferredNon-palm derivedChina IECIC ListedChemForward SAFER

Our Suggestions (30 results)

Spectrastat™ KCH

Spectrastat™ KCH

Potassium Hydrogen Caprylhydroxamate

Spectrastat™ KCH empowers microbiologists and formulators to diversify preservation options, preventing yeast and mold growth across a pH range of 4 to 8, through an easy-to-use, safe, and sustainable ingredient that effectively preserves all formulations.

Lexgard® Natural MB

Lexgard® Natural MB

Glyceryl Caprylate (and) Glyceryl Undecylenate

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.

Lexgard® GH70 Natural

Lexgard® GH70 Natural

Glyceryl Heptanoate

Lexgard® GH70 Natural is a multifunctional ingredient that provides antimicrobial control in formulations. This innovative glyceryl ester is significantly more mild to skin than traditional preservation components making it well suited to sensitive skin, facial care, and baby care applications.

Spectrastat™ GHL Natural

Spectrastat™ GHL Natural

Caprylhydroxamic Acid (and) Glyceryl Heptanoate (and) Propanediol

Spectrastat™ GHL Natural is an optimized combination of multifunctional ingredients that allows formulators to easily create self-preserving formulations. The mildness of Caprylhydroxamic Acid and Glyceryl Heptanoate makes this ingredient system ideal for sensitive skin, facial care, and baby care applications. Spectrastat™ GHL Natural is also ideal for clear formulations.

Lexgard® MHG Natural MB

Lexgard® MHG Natural MB

Methylheptylglycerin

Lexgard® MHG Natural MB is a multi-benefit component that protects formulations from microbial growth, provides odor control, and minimizes or eliminates soaping in emulsions.

Spectrastat™ PHL

Spectrastat™ PHL

Caprylhydroxamic Acid (and) 1,2-Hexanediol (and) Propanediol

Spectrastat™ PHL is an optimized combination of multifunctional ingredients that allows formulators to easily create self-preserving formulations.

Spectrastat™ MHG Natural MB

Spectrastat™ MHG Natural MB

Caprylhydroxamic Acid (and) Methylheptylglycerin (and) Glycerin

Spectrastat™ MHG Natural MB is a 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.

Spectrastat™

Spectrastat™

Caprylhydroxamic Acid (and) Caprylyl Glycol (and) Glycerin

Spectrastat™ is a widely used optimized combination of multifunctional ingredients that allows formulators to create self-preserving formulations.

Spectrastat™ OEL

Spectrastat™ OEL

Caprylhydroxamic Acid (and) Caprylyl Glycol (and) Ethylhexylglycerin (and) Propanediol

Spectrastat™ OEL is an optimized combination of multifunctional ingredients that allows formulators to easily create self-preserving formulations by creating an inhospitable environment for microbial growth.

Spectrastat™ G2 Natural MB

Spectrastat™ G2 Natural MB

Caprylhydroxamic Acid (and) Glyceryl Caprylate (and) Glycerin

Spectrastat™ G2 Natural MB is a plant-based, optimized combination of multifunctional ingredients that allows formulators to create self-preserving natural formulations.

Zeastat™

Zeastat™

Caprylhydroxamic Acid (and) Propanediol

Zeastat™ is a 100% natural multifunctional agent that provides antimicrobial control in cosmetic and personal care products. It creates a fungistatic environment that prevents growth of microorganisms.

Lexgard® GMCY MB

Lexgard® GMCY MB

Glyceryl Caprylate

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.

Spectrastat™ BHL

Spectrastat™ BHL

Caprylhydroxamic Acid (and) 1,2-Hexanediol (and) Butylene Glycol

Spectrastat™ BHL is an optimized combination of multifunctional ingredients that allows formulators to create self-preserving formulations.

Phenostat™

Phenostat™

Caprylhydroxamic Acid (and) Phenoxyethanol (and) Methylpropanediol

Phenostat™ is a paraben-free preservative blend that can be used to provide cost effective, broad spectrum antimicrobial protection.

Lexgard® H

Lexgard® H

1,2-Hexanediol

Lexgard® H 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.

Spectrastat™ E

Spectrastat™ E

Caprylhydroxamic Acid (and) Ethylhexylglycerin (and) Methylpropanediol

Spectrastat™ E is an optimized combination of multifunctional ingredients that allows formulators to create self-preserving formulations.

Spectrastat™ OL

Spectrastat™ OL

Caprylhydroxamic Acid (and) Caprylyl Glycol (and) Propanediol

Spectrastat™ OL is an optimized combination of multifunctional ingredients that allows formulators to easily create self-preserving formulations by creating an inhospitable environment for microbial growth.

Benzostat™

Benzostat™

Caprylhydroxamic Acid (and) Benzyl Alcohol (and) Glycerin

Benzostat™ is a paraben-free preservative blend that can be used to provide cost effective, broad spectrum antimicrobial protection.

Aromastat™

Aromastat™

Caprylhydroxamic Acid (and) Phenethyl Alcohol (and) Glycerin

Aromastat™ is a combination of multifunctional components for broad spectrum microbial protection.

Lexgard® OE70

Lexgard® OE70

Caprylyl Glycol (and) Ethylhexylglycerin

Lexgard® OE 70 is a cold processable blend of humectants that can also boost or aid the preservation of cosmetic formulations.

Lexgard® OE90

Lexgard® OE90

Caprylyl Glycol (and) Ethylhexylglycerin

Lexgard® OE 90 is a cold processable blend of humectants that can also boost or aid the preservation of cosmetic formulations.

Spectrastat™ PG

Spectrastat™ PG

Caprylhydroxamic Acid (and) Propylene Glycol

Spectrastat™ PG is a multifunctional agent that provides antimicrobial control in cosmetic and personal care products. It creates a fungistatic environment that prevents growth of microorganisms.

Lexgard® SC-10

Lexgard® SC-10

Caprylyl Glycol (and) Ethylhexylglycerin

Lexgard® SC-10 is a cold processable blend of humectants that can also boost or aid the preservation of cosmetic formulations.

Lexgard® SC-50

Lexgard® SC-50

Ethylhexylglycerin

Lexgard® SC-50 is a multifunctional skin conditioning agent that can aid the preservation of cosmetic formulations by creating a biostatic environment that prevents growth of microorganisms. Lexgard® SC-50 can also provide odor control in deodorant applications and an anti-soaping effect in emulsions.

Lexgard® O

Lexgard® O

Caprylyl Glycol

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.

Lexgard® O-LO

Lexgard® O-LO

Caprylyl Glycol

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.

Lexgard® HPOE

Lexgard® HPOE

Caprylyl Glycol (and) Ethylhexylglycerin (and) Phenoxyethanol (and) Hexylene Glycol

Lexgard® HPOE is a paraben-free preservative blend that can be used to provide cost effective, broad spectrum antimicrobial protection.

Lexgard® HPO

Lexgard® HPO

Caprylyl Glycol (and) Phenoxyethanol (and) Hexylene Glycol

Lexgard® HPO is a paraben-free preservative blend that can be used to provide cost effective, broad spectrum antimicrobial protection.

Lexgard® NAP

Lexgard® NAP

Caprylyl Glycol (and) Phenethyl Alcohol

Lexgard® NAP is a humectant and fragrance component blend that can aid in the preservation of cosmetic formulations.

Lexgard® E

Lexgard® E

Ethylhexylglycerin

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.

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