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GreenGard™ PA12

EC Number
238-242-6

GreenGard™ PA12 is a natural chelating agent that guard against oxidation and inactivate metal ions by forming a biodegradable complex. The impact of metal ions on cosmetic products is important to the formulator in order to avoid catalytic oxidation processes accompanied by degredation of the product and potential discoloration. In addition, heavy metals can affect the foaming ability of surfactants or the stability and consistency of emulsions.

Properties

Physical Form
  • Crystals
  • Solid

Product families

Applications

Personal Care — Beauty & Care
  • Skin Care

Product Families

Cosmetic Ingredients — Functionals
  • Stabilizers

Other characteristics

Brand
GreenGard
Functions
Chelating Agent
Benefit Claims
  • Chelating, Oxidation Protection
  • Chelating
  • Oxidation Protection
Labeling Claims

Biodegradable, Clean at Sephora, Credo Clean Standard, Natural, Naturally Derived, Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty; Biodegradable; Clean at Sephora; Credo Clean Standard; Natural; Naturally Derived; Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty

Markets
Personal Care
Use Levels
0.05 - 0.2%
Appearance
White powder or crystals
Shelf LIfe
36 Months
Key Benefits
  • 100% Naturally Derived
  • High Biodegradability
  • Strong chelation at any pH
  • Water Soluble
  • Efficient & Convenient
  • Ideal for All Product Categories
Technology
Cosmetic Ingredients
Formulating Guidelines

Add easily to water phase and incorporate by mixing; Tips:; Add to water phase at any time; Avoid use in W/O emulsions using mineral salts (i.e. magnesium stearate); Pink discoloration may result when used in combination with avobenzone

Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
Chelating Agent

Technical data

Table 1 of 2

6 rows
CharacteristicValue
Loss on Drying15 - 36
pH (1% in Water)9 - 12
Chloride Contentmax. 0.02
Sulfate Contentmax. 0.071
Calcium Contentmax. 0.02
Inorganic Phosphorus Content0 - 0.02

Table 2 of 2

2 rows
CharacteristicValueUnitMethod
Arsenic Contentmax. 3ppm—
Lead Contentmax. 20ppmUSP

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