euxyl™ k 830 preservative

Phenoxyethanol (and) Ethylhexylglycerin (and) Octenidine HCl. euxyl™ k 830 preservative by Ashland is a liquid cosmetic preservative for leave-on, rinse-off, wet wipes and sensitive applications. The blend is based on phenoxyethanol combined with the OCX-efficacy enhancing system. The addition of OCX significantly reduces the interfacial tension at the cell membrane of microorganisms. This allows phenoxyethanol an easier contact, improving its antimicrobial effect through a better ability to attack the cell membrane. Further, euxyl™ k 830 preservative benefits include the strong fungicidal effect, excellent performance in challenging formulations and stability to hydrolysis, temperature and pH. The shelf life of the product is 3 years.