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BIOCROL® PE
BIOCROL™ PE is a preservative agent, mostly used as antimicrobial, germicidal and germistatic in personal care formulations. It is particularly effective against strains of Pseudomonas aeruginosa.
Characteristics
| Appearance | colourless clear liquid |
|---|---|
| Colour APHA | Max. 10 |
| Water % | Max. 0,1 |
| 2-Phenoxyethanol % | Min. 99,5 |
| Free phenol ppm | Max. 10 |
| Density g/ml | 1,105 - 1,110 |
| Refractive index at 20° C | 1,5370 - 1,5390 |
Applications
BIOCROL PE is recommended at addition levels between 0,3 - 2,0 %. It is stable in a broad range of pH and compatible with surfactants and protein derivatives. BIOCROL PE is active against Gram-negative bacteria and is normally used in combination with other preservatives to boost overall anti-microbial activity in rinse off as well as leave on applications. BIOCROL PE is stable in hot processes such as emulsion preparations. Increasing the temperature can help speed up dissolution, however prolonged heating should be avoided to prevent losses by evaporation.
Packaging
BIOCROL PE is delivered in sealed drums of 25 kg on shrinkwrapped pallets of 800 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 25-02.