Preservatives for Personal Care
BarGuard® preservatives are 100% active, broad spectrum anti-microbial preservatives formulated for use in cosmetics and personal care products. Their unique, paraben-free, and formaldehyde-free formulations make them ideal for both leave-on as well as rinse-off applications. BarGuard® preservatives maintain their efficacy over a wide pH range (4-10). BarGuard® preservatives are effective in even the most challenging applications, such as sunscreens and protective lotions.
- Broad spectrum efficacy even in the most difficult applications
- Easily emulsifiable
- Suitable for both leave-on and rinse-off applications
- Free from hazardous ingredients including paraben, MIT, CMIT, and formaldehyde.
| Product Name | Function | CAS Number | HRI Prod. # |
|---|---|---|---|
| BarGuard® CP | Preservative, broad-spectrum, paraben-free | Mixture | FP5044 |
| BarGuard® O | High purity 1,2-octanediol (caprylyl glycol) | 1117-86-8 | FP5376 |