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| CHEMICAL
NAME: Imidazolidnyl urea |
| APPLICATIONS:
Cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, I & I |
| USE
LEVELS: 0.2 - 0.6% |
| REGULATORY
STATUS: U.S.-CIR approved; Europe-approved (0.6% max.) |
| COMMENTS:
Broad spectrum anti-microbial. Very effective against gram-negative
bacteria. Active over a wide pH range (3-9). Low toxicity, no
irritation or sensitization. |
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| CHEMICAL
NAME: 2,4-hexadienoic acid, Potassium Salt |
| APPLICATIONS:
Cosmetics, food, pharmaceuticals, I & I |
| USE
LEVELS: 0.05 - 0.5% |
| REGULATORY
STATUS: U.S.-CIR approved, GRAS; Japan-approved (0.5% max.); Europe-approved
(0.8%max.) |
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COMMENTS:
Antimyotic. Effective primarily against yeast and molds.Effective
only in acidic conditions (6.5 pH max.). Nontoxic.
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| CHEMICAL
NAME: 2,4-hexadienoic acid |
| APPLICATIONS:
Cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, I & I |
| USE
LEVELS: 0.05-0.5% |
| REGULATORY
STATUS: U.S.-CIR approved, EPA registered; Japan-approved at 0.5%
max.; Europe-approved at 0.6% max. Best for anionic systems. Effective
only in acidic conditions (6.5 pH max.). Effective against mold,
fungi and yeast, but also inhibits many bacteria. |
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| CHEMICAL
NAME: Ethyl p-hydroxybenzoate |
| APPLICATIONS:
Cosmetics, food, pharmaceuticals, I & I |
| USE
LEVELS: 0.08-1.0% |
| REGULATORY
STATUS: U.S.-CIR approved, EPA registered; Japan-approved; Europe-approved
(0.4% for one ester and 0.8% for blend). |
| COMMENTS:
Effective against yeast and mold. GRAS item. Colorless, non-toxic,
stable and effective at low concentrations. Less effective with
nonionic and cationic surfactants. |
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| CHEMICAL
NAME: Butyl p-hydroxybenzoate |
| APPLICATIONS:
Cosmetics, foods, pharmaceuticals, I & I |
| USE
LEVELS: 0.001-0.2% |
| REGULATORY
STATUS: U.S.-CIR approved, EPA registered; Japan approved; Europe-approved
(0.4% for one ester and 0.8% for blend). |
| COMMENTS:
Effective against yeast and mold. GRAS item. Colorless, nontoxic,
stable and effective with nonionic and cationic surfactants. |
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| CHEMICAL
NAME: Methyl p-hydroxybenzoate |
| APPLICATIONS:
Cosmetics, foods, pharmaceuticals, I & I |
| USE
LEVELS: 0.1-1.0% |
| REGULATORY
STATUS: U.S.-CIR approved, EPA registered; Japan approved; Europe-approved(0.4%
for one ester and 0.8% for blend). |
| COMMENTS:
Effective against yeast and mold. GRAS item. Colorless, nontoxic,
stable and effective at low concentrations. Less effective with
nonionic and cationic surfactants. |
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| CHEMICAL
NAME: Propyl p-hydroxybenzoate |
| APPLICATIONS:
Cosmetics, food, pharmaceuticals, I & I |
| USE
LEVELS: 0.02-1.0% |
| REGULATORY
STATUS: U.S.-CIR approved, EPA registered; Japan-approved; Europe-approved
(0.4% for one ester and 0.8% for blend). |
| COMMENTS:
Effective against yeast and mold. GRAS item. Colorless, nontoxic,
stable and effective at low concentrations. Less effective with
nonionic and cationic surfactants. protpre1 |
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