Lexgard® OE 70
- INCI Name
- Caprylyl GlycolEthylhexylglycerin
Lexgard® OE 70 is a cold processable preservation component combination. It is a blend of humectants that can also boost or aid the preservation of cosmetic formulations.
Properties
- Physical Form
- Liquid
Product families
Applications
- Bath & Shower
- Hair Care
- Skin Care
Product Families
- Antioxidants & Preservatives
- Conditioners & Emollients
Other characteristics
- Brand
- Lexgard
- Functions
Anti-Microbial Agent, Emollient, Humectant, Moisturizing Agent, Preservative
- Benefit Claims
Antimicrobial, Emolliency, Humectancy, Moisturizing, Preservation; Antimicrobial; Emolliency; Humectancy; Moisturizing; Preservation
- Labeling Claims
Clean at Sephora, Credo Clean Standard, Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty; Clean at Sephora; Credo Clean Standard; Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty
- Markets
- Personal Care
- Use Levels
- 0.5 - 1.5%
- Technology
- Cosmetic Ingredients
- Micro Summary
Controls bacteria (gram +/-); Use in combination with yeast & mold control agent for broad spectrum protection
- Science Behind
This alternative preservation system employs the Hurdle Technology approach, utilizing a combination of multifunctional ingredients to create a hostile environment for microbial growth.. Lexgard® OE70 includes the following multifunctional components and can be a complete system for certain formulations or a component of your broad spectrum customized system.
- Application Format
- Creams
- Gel
- Lotions
- Rinse Off
- Primary Feedstocks
- Petrochemical
- Use instructions
For use in cold or hot process; Mix well before using; Add to water phase (below 80°C) or during cool down phase (~40°C).
- Hair Care
- Shampoos & Rinses
- Skin Care Applications
- Body Cream
- Body Lotion
- Bath & Shower Applications
- Bubble Bath
- Shower Gels
- Certifications
- Biodegradable
- Clean Beauty Preferred
- Non-palm Derived
- Halal Certified
- China IECIC Listed
- Vegan & Cruelty-free
- Kosher Compliant
- ChemFORWARD SAFER
- Benefits and Features
Bacteriostatic booster; Blend of 70% Lexgard® O and 30% Lexgard® E; Humectant; Multifunctional Medium Chain Terminal Diol; Emollient & moisturizer; Effective in emulsions, creams and lotions in addition to surfactant-based products such as shower gels, facial cleansers and shampoos; Free of parabens, formaldehyde donors, MIT, phenoxyethanol, and other traditional preservatives; Building block for a customized Hurdle Technology system
- Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
- Anti-Microbial Agent
- Emollient
- Humectant
- Moisturizing Agent
- Preservative
