Liquid Germall Plus (Preservative)

Description

Liquid Germall Plus is a broad-spectrum, water-soluble preservative for emulsions and aqueous formulations. Liquid Germall Plus prevents the growth of bacteria, yeast, fungus, mold, and commonly found organisms; and as a result, helps to prolong the shelf-life of personal care and household products, including creams and lotions.

Liquid Germall Plus is an alternative for formulators or users who are against parabens.

*NOTE: This ingredient is sold by KILOGRAM weight, and not by volume.

Product Summary and Usage Guide (Liquid Germall Plus)

Common Name: Liquid Germall Plus

INCI Name: Propylene Glycol (and) Diazolidinyl Urea (and) Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate

Does not contain Paraben

Composed of/ made with propylene glycol, diazolidinyl urea, and iodopropynyl butylcarbamate

Form: Clear Liquid.

Solubility: Liquid Germall Plus is water-soluble. It totally dissolves at a 1.0% concentration over a wide pH range, in cosmetic formulations.

Ideal Preservative for: Oil-in-water and water-in-oil emulsions, oil-in-water emulsions and water-soluble formulations, including shampoos, body wash, hair conditioners and emulsion products (including creams and lotions).

 

Features of Liquid Germall Plus Preservative

Broad Spectrum: Germall Plus is a broad spectrum preservative, meaning that it protects against a wide range of bacteria. It protects against the growth of all three – prevent the growth of the two major groups of bacteria (gram-positive and gram-negative), yeast and fungi.

Wide Compatibility: Liquid Germall Plus is compatible with a lot of cosmetic ingredients. It has been evaluated as safe for rinse-off and leave-on formulations.

Ease: Liquid Germall Plus is easy to work with.

Highly Effective: Liquid Germall Plus is effective when used in small amounts.

Can Fortify Other Preservatives: Liquid Germall Plus can be used to increase the effectiveness of other preservatives.

Used in Many Countries: It’s approved for use in many countries.

Formulation Guideline: How to Use Liquid Germall Plus

• Best for: Liquid Germall Plus is a preservative for oil-in-water and water-in-oil emulsions and water-soluble formulations. It’s good for water-based formulations. It can be added into many types of leave-on and rinse-off cosmetic formulations in order to extend their shelf-life. It is a good choice preservative for shampoos, conditioners, lotions, creams, body washes, body sprays and other such formulas.
• PH: Liquid Germall Plus is effective over a broad pH range from 3 to 8.
• Recommended Usage Rates: Liquid Germall Plus is effective when used between 0.1% to 0.5%. It’s recommended to be used at a level of up to 1.0%.  Note that this is a guide, and it is also recommended that you test every product you formulate to assure preservative efficacy. A higher percentage should be used with high protein and complex formulations.
• When to Incorporate: Add Liquid Germall to the water/ cool-down phase of your formulation or to the emulsified portion of the formulation at a temperature of 50°C or less. Slowly add it to the product, with proper stirring, just before adding a fragrance.