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EVAGUARD® 201

EVAGUARD® 201 is a preservative system consisting of dehydroacetic acid dissolved in benzyl alcohol and water. This combination provides a wide range of action to protect cosmetics from microbiological contamination without the need for additional preservatives.

The components included in EVAGUARD® 201 are approved for use in natural and organic cosmetics in accordance with the basic certification standards of Ecocert Soil Associaton, BDIH, AIAB, Natrue.

With global approval for use in cosmetics, EVAGUARD® 201 can be used to preserve a wide range of cosmetic products with a slightly acidic pH from 2.0 to 6.5 max.

INCI name
Benzyl Alcohol (and) Dehydroacetic acid (and) Water
Specifications
Appearance
  • Liquid
Category
  • Preserving agent
Working pH range
  • 2-6,5
Application
  • Hair care
  • Facial and eye care
  • Make Up products
  • Shaving products
  • Body care
  • Sunscreens
  • Bath products
  • Baby care products
  • Wet wipes
  • Deodorants and antiperspirants
Maximum operating temperature
  • 80°С
Recommended input level
  • Overall 0.3-1.0%
  • In rinse-off products 0.3-0.8%
  • In leave-on products 0.5-1.0%
  • In wet wipes 0.5-1.0%
  • The maximum permitted dosage in the Russian Federation is 1.15%
Main advantages
  • Broad spectrum of antimicrobial activity
  • Based on safe and internationally recognized ingredients
  • Soft preservative system
  • Suitable for natural and organic cosmetics
  • Relatively low input levels from 0.3 to 1.0% and synergy with other preservatives

Basic Formulations

The basic formulation of moisturizing shampoo without SLES, SLS. The tandem of two popular and effective hair conditioners in the composition gives the hair the effect of softness and smoothness even without the use of a balm. Due to the moderately acidic pH, the hair does not dry out, shine and smoothness appear. EVAGUARD® 201 is used as a preservative.
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