Preservative agents
BIOCROL® P5
BIOCROL™ P5 is an effective preservative blend of Methyl, Ethyl, Propyl, Buthyl parabens dissolved in 2-Phenoixy Ethanol. The blend has a low toxicity profile and very low irritation to skin, eyes and mucous membranes.
Characteristics
| Appearance | Clear liquid |
|---|---|
| Odour | Typical |
| Acid value meq/g | 1,68 - 1,80 |
| Propyl paraben % | 1,8 - 2,2 |
| 2-Phenoxyethanol % | 70,0 - 74,0 |
| Methyl paraben % | 15,0 - 17,0 |
| Ethyl paraben % | 3,6 - 4,4 |
| Butyl paraben % | 5,4 - 6,6 |
| Density g/ml | 1,123 - 1,129 |
Applications
BIOCROL P5 is widely used in personal care and cosmetics, shampoos, hair conditioners, hair styling products, liquid soaps, moisturizing creams, body creams, sun creams etc. The activity of the blend is higher than the sum of each single ingredient due to its synergic performance. BIOCROL™ P5 is stable in pH range 3 - 8 and should be added to the organic phase of the formulation. Dosage ranges between 0,25% and 0,90%
Packaging
BIOCROL P5 is packed in drums 25 kg on wrapped pallets of 500 kg net. and IBC containers of 1000 kg.
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 24-08.