Spectrastat™ E
Spectrastat™ E is a versatile broad-spectrum preservation system. It is an optimized combination of multifunctional ingredients that allows formulators to create self-preserving formulations.
Properties
- Physical Form
- Liquid
Identification
Product families
Applications
- Bath & Shower
- Hair Care
- Skin Care
Product Families
- Antioxidants & Preservatives
- Conditioners & Emollients
- Stabilizers
Other characteristics
- Brand
- Spectrastat
- Functions
Anti-Microbial Agent, Chelating Agent, Emollient, Preservative
- Benefit Claims
Anti-Bacterial, Antimicrobial, Broad pH Stability, Chelating, Cleansing, Emolliency, Preservation, Self-Preserving, Superior Performance; Anti-Bacterial; Antimicrobial; Broad pH Stability; Chelating; Cleansing; Emolliency; Preservation; Self-Preserving; Superior Performance
- Labeling Claims
Clean at Sephora, Credo Clean Standard, Formaldehyde releasing substances-free, Formaldehyde-free, MIT-free, Paraben-free, Phenoxyethanol-free, Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty; Clean at Sephora; Credo Clean Standard; Formaldehyde releasing substances-free; Formaldehyde-free; MIT-free; Paraben-free; Phenoxyethanol-free; Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty
- Markets
- Personal Care
- Use Levels
- 1 - 1.5%
- Technology
- Cosmetic Ingredients
- Micro Summary
Controls bacteria (gram +/-), yeast, and mold; Pass results with industry standard tests: EP-A, USP51, and PCPC; Pass results with recommended use level at pH 4-8: 1.0 - 1.5% (w/w)
- 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.. Spectrastat™ E includes the following multifunctional components to create a complete broad spectrum preservation system:
- Application Format
- Creams
- Gel
- Lotions
- Rinse Off
- Primary Feedstocks
- Coconut
- Petrochemical
- Use instructions
Gently heat to 45 - 50°C; 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
- Facial Cleanser
- Bath & Shower Applications
- Shower Gels
- Certifications
- Biodegradable
- Clean Beauty Preferred
- Non-palm Derived
- China IECIC Listed
- Halal Certified
- Vegan & Cruelty-free
- Kosher Compliant
- Benefits and Features
Broad pH range; Effective in emulsions, creams, and lotions in addition to surfactant-based products such as shower gels, facial cleansers and shampoos; Broad spectrum performance; Self-preserving from Hurdle Technology approach; Free of parabens, formaldehyde donors, MIT, phenoxyethanol, and other traditional preservatives
- Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
- Anti-Microbial Agent
- Chelating Agent
- Emollient
- Preservative
