Why choose
HRI as a Preservative Partner?
Today’s consumers are looking for safer, but equally effective alternatives to more hazardous preservatives like formaldehyde, parabens, and isothiazolinones. Hampford Research manufactures a line of preservatives under the BarGuard® trade name which are 100% active, broad-spectrum formulations for use in cosmetics and personal care products. Their unique formulations contain ingredients that not only preserve but also contribute to the emollient properties of the final product. This makes them ideal for both leave-on as well as rinse-off applications. BarGuard® preservatives maintain their efficacy over a wide pH range, allowing for more flexible formulations.
- Broad spectrum efficacy even in the most difficult applications
- Easily emulsifiable into aqueous layer
- Suitable for both leave-on and rinse-off applications
- Free from hazardous ingredients including paraben, MIT, CIT/MIT and formalde-hyde