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The Ultimate Guide to Cosmetic Preservative Selection

Cosmetic products require preservation against microbial contamination to guarantee consumer’s safety and to increase their shelf-life. Preservatives are essential ingredients that help preserve the integrity and stability of cosmetic products that can be damaged by microorganisms. While there is a wide variety of preservatives available, either synthetic or natural, choosing the right one for your cosmetic formulation could be a task. Explore what are the different types of preservatives, their features and get tips for making the right selection for your formulation.

Product Name

Supplier

Description

Preservative A15

Akema

Long history of safe use. Fine white powder highly soluble in water, very active against Gram+ and Gram- bacteria. Widely used in cosmetics & topical pharmaceutical products. It is approved for use... view more

Applications

Toiletries
Skin care
Hair care

Preservative A2

Akema

Fine powder highly soluble in water. Highly effective against Gram+ and Gram- bacteria with some antifungal activity. Suitable in most personal care products for rinse-off, leave-on & wet wipes. It... view more

Applications

Skin care
Toiletries
Hair care
Decorative cosmetics/Make-up

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germall™ 115 preservative

Ashland

Imidazolidinyl Urea. germall™ 115 preservative by Ashland acts as a preservative. It is free-flowing, hygroscopic and is very effective against gram-positive and negative bacteria including Pseudomonas species... view more

Applications

Creams, lotions & gels
Sun care
Toiletries>Shower & bath
Decorative cosmetics/Make-up

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germall™ II preservative

Ashland

Diazolidinyl Urea. germall™ II preservative by Ashland Specialty Chemical acts as a preservative. It delivers efficient antimicrobial power and balanced, synergistic & boasting broad-spectrum... view more

Applications

Sun care
Skin care
Hair care
Toiletries>Shower & bath

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germall™ plus preservative

Ashland

Diazolidinyl Urea (and) Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate. germall™ plus preservative by Ashland Specialty Chemical is a preservative and delivers efficient antimicrobial power and balanced, synergistic &... view more

Applications

Toiletries>Shower & bath
Sun care
Decorative cosmetics/Make-up
Hair care

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Ascetect DU

Axcelis

Diazolidinyl Urea. Used as a preservative... view more

Applications

Hair care
Decorative cosmetics/Make-up
Sun care
Skin care

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Ascetect IU

Axcelis

Imidazolidinyl Urea. Used as a preservative... view more

Applications

Decorative cosmetics/Make-up
Sun care
Skin care
Hair care

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Supguard® GM-115

Beijing Sunpu Biochem. Tech.

Imidazolidinyl Urea. Used in liquid and powder type cosmetic products. Acts as an antibacterial preservative. Shows effectiveness against Gram-negative bacteria, including Pseudomonas aeruginosa... view more

Applications

Skin care
Sun care
Hair care
Perfumes & fragrances

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Supguard® GM-A

Beijing Sunpu Biochem. Tech.

Diazolidinyl Urea. Used in shampoos and conditioners. Acts as a preservative. Offers broad spectrum of antibacterial activity against Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria, including Pseudomonas... view more

Applications

Hair care>Shampoos
Hair care>Conditioners & detangling products

Supguard® GM-B

Beijing Sunpu Biochem. Tech.

Blend of diazolidinyl Urea, methylparaben, propylparaben and propylene glycol. Used in shampoos, hair conditioners and emulsion products. Acts as an antimicrobial preservative. Shows effectiveness... view more

Applications

Hair care>Shampoos
Hair care>Conditioners & detangling products

Supguard® GM-BP

Beijing Sunpu Biochem. Tech.

Diazolidinyl Urea (and) Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate. Supguard® GM-BP by Beijing Sunpu Biochem Tech acts as preservative. It shows effectiveness in inhibiting the growth of Gram-positive and... view more

Applications

Skin care
Decorative cosmetics/Make-up
Hair care
Toiletries

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Supguard® GM-BE

Beijing Sunpu Biochem. Tech.

Blend of diazolidinyl Urea, methylparaben and propylparaben. Used in cosmetics. Acts as a preservative... view more

Applications

Skin care
Decorative cosmetics/Make-up
Toiletries
Hair care

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Supguard® GM-C

Beijing Sunpu Biochem. Tech.

Blend of diazolidinyl Urea, Methylparaben and Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate. Used in cosmetics. Acts as a preservative... view more

Applications

Skin care
Decorative cosmetics/Make-up
Toiletries
Hair care

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BIOCROL™ C2

CISME Italy

Diazolidinyl Urea. BIOCROL™ C2 by CISME Italy is a safe preservative with a good activity against both gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria. It is stable in a broad range of pH and compatible with... view more

Applications

Hair care>Shampoos
Creams, lotions & gels
Decorative cosmetics/Make-up
protections

Nipa Biopure® 100

Clariant

Imidazolidinyl Urea. Nipa Biopure® 100 by Clariant acts as an urea preservative. Shows good performance against bacteria. Nipa Biopure® 100 is used in shampoos, showers, liquid soaps, wet wipes, hair styling... view more

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