Description

Geogard 221 is a synergistic blend featuring dehydroacetic acid and benzyl alcohol as the active ingredients for use in cosmetic and personal care applications. Geogard® 221 provides broad-spectrum efficacy and low cost in use. It is light in color, essentially odorless, and compatible with a diverse range of product formulations.

Tests comparing Geogard 221 to parabens and paraben blends indicate higher efficacy and better performance in formulations with a low to neutral pH.

Features & Benefits of Geogard 221

  • Has a wide range of global regulatory approval
  • Easy-to-use and compatible with most types of cosmetic formulations
  • Wide effective pH range
  • Compatible with key raw materials
  • Safe handling
  • Chemically and physically stable
  • Meet ECOCERT and COSMOS requirements
  • Soil Association approved
  • Not tested on animals

Applications

  • Anhydrous Products
  • Baby Care
    • baby wipes
  • Body Wash
  • Hair Care
    • conditioner, shampoo, hair gel
  • Creams & Lotions
  • Deodorants & Antiperspirants
  • Eye Products
    • eyeshadow, eye creams/gels, mascara
  • Face Care
    • lotion, wipes, creams, foundation
  • Hand Soap
  • Makeup Remover
  • Suncare
  • Toner
  • Oil-in-Water & Water-in-Oil

Formulation Recommendations for Geogard 221

  • Use between pH 2 – 7
  • Efficacy can be compromised above a pH of 7
  • Enhanced compatibility allows for the addition of the product virtually anywhere in the manufacturing process
  • Highly soluble in polar organic solvents
  • Anionics may cause discoloration as well as carbomers and certain surfactants
      • INCI
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        Dehydroacetic Acid (and) Benzyl Alcohol (and) Water