AdvensProtect® PEHG
- INCI Name
- EthylhexylglycerinPhenoxyethanol
AdvensProtect PEHG is a combination of phenoxyethanol and ethylhexylglycerin, offering broad-spectrum antimicrobial protection against Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria, as well as yeasts. Phenoxyethanol is a low-irritation preservative, while ethylhexylglycerin serves as a multifunctional booster, enhancing microbial protection through its surfactant properties. This combination is widely used in cosmetic formulations for effective preservation and improved product stability.
Properties
- Physical Form
- Liquid
Product families
Applications
- Skin Care
Product Families
- Antioxidants & Preservatives
- Conditioners & Emollients
Other characteristics
- Brand
- AdvensProtect
- Benefit Claims
Antimicrobial, Emolliency, Low-Irritation, Preservative Boosting, Sensitive; Antimicrobial; Emolliency; Low-Irritation; Preservative Boosting; Sensitive
- Labeling Claims
- Halal, Kosher
- Halal
- Kosher
- Certifications & Compliance
- ECOVADIS, Halal, ISO 9001, Kosher
- Odor
- Characteristic
- Markets
- Personal Care
- Appearance
- Clear colourless - nearly colourless liquid
- Shelf LIfe
- 3 years
- Technology
- Cosmetic Ingredients
- Product Features
AdvensProtect PEHG is a combination of phenoxyethanol and ethylhexylglycerin.; Phenoxyethanol is a broad-spectrum antimicrobial effective against Gram-negative and Gram-positive bacteria, as well as against yeasts.; It is one of the most widely used preservative actives in cosmetic products due to its low irritation and sensitization profile.; Ethylhexylglycerin is a multifunctional ingredient with great emollient and preservative booster properties.; Used with phenoxyethanol, ethylhexylglycerin is a strong booster for better protection against microbial growth.; The boosting effect is due to the surfactant properties of ethylhexylglycerin, which affects the surface tension properties of bacteria, improving the contact between phenoxyethanol and the bacterial membrane.
- Certifications and Compliance
- ECOVADIS
- Halal
- ISO 9001
- Kosher
- Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
- Anti-Microbial Agent
- Emollient
- Preservative Booster
- Handling Conditions
The approximate shelf life of AdvensProtect PEHG is 3 years, if the product is stored in the original container, kept tightly closed in a well-ventilated location. As storage and local ambient conditions vary and SEQENS has no control over the practices, procedures and conditions at your or other locations, the shelf-life estimate provided here should be used as guidance only. It is not provided as a guarantee of any shelf life.
Technical data
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6 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Phenoxyethanol Concentration | 88.5 - 91.5 | % |
| Ethylhexylglycerin Concentration | 8.5 - 11.5 | % |
| Color | max. 50 | Hazen |
| Specific Gravity (at 20°C/20°C) | 1.0871 - 1.0923 | — |
| Refractive Index (at 20°C) | 1.522 - 1.534 | — |
| Free Phenol (calculated from raw material) | max. 10 | ppm |
