Preservative agents
BIOCROL® C2
BIOCROL™ C2 is a safe preservative with a good activity against both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria.
Characteristics
| Appearance at 25° C | white fine powder |
|---|---|
| Colour (sol. 50% water) | soluble |
| Loss on dry % | Max. 3 |
| pH (sol. 1%) | 6,0 - 8,0 |
| Nitrogen % | 19 - 21 |
| Sulphates ash % | Max. 3 |
| Heavy metals (as Pb) ppm | Max. 10 |
Applications
BIOCROL™ C2 is stable in a broad range of pH and compatible with surfactants and protein derivatives. BIOCROL™ C2 has a strong synergy with parabens and can provide a wide spectrum preservative system against bacteria, as well as moulds and yeast; mentioned combination can be successfully employed in a wide variety of products such as lotions, creams, gels, shampoo and make-up products. BIOCROL C2 can also be added during the preparation of products requiring hot process during the cool down phase at a temperature below 60°C to avoid anypossible degradation. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION Acute oral tox. LD 2570 mg/kg (rats) 50 Acute dermal > 2000 mg/kg toxicity (rabbits) Skin irritation non irritant Eye irritation non irritant Genotoxicity (Ames Absence of mutagenicity test)
Packaging
BIOCROL C2 is packed in metal drums of 50 kg on shrink wrapped pallets of 400 kg net.
The values above were obtained from laboratory and plant trials under CISME’s control. They are, to the best of our knowledge, accurate and reliable, but serve only as a guide and are offered without obligation; they are not a substitute for the prior testing that alone can establish whether a product suits a given use. Users are responsible for compliance with local legislation and for holding the latest version of the data sheet. Data sheet revision 25-03.