Glycine-Benzoic Acid

Item No. PRV-GLYCBENZAC-01
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Description
Description
Modern, stand-alone preservative free of alcohol, parabens, isothiazolinones and formaldehyde donors. Useful across a wide range of skin and hair care formulations. Contains no components considered to be either persistent, bioaccumulative or toxic to the environment.
Benefits
  • Broad spectrum preservative effective against bacteria, yeast and mold
  • Active in a wide pH range (best between pH 3-6.5)
  • Stand-alone preservative, no color impact and low odor
  • Compatible with most commonly used personal care ingredients
Use
Add to formulations under hot conditions (up to 95oC/203oF). In formulations not involving heating process, Glycine-Benzoid acid can be pre-dispersed in warm water followed by adding this premix to the formulation. Recommended use level of 0.5-1.2%. Performs best in pH 3-6.5. Compatible with practically all raw materials, may be weakened by non-ionic surfactants. For external use only.
Applications
All kinds of skin & hair care products (incl. emulsions, aqueous gels), sun care products, makeup products.
CAS
65-85-0, 14246-53-8, 54301-26-7
INCI
Benzoic acid, capryloyl glycine, undecylenoyl glycine
composition
Benzoic acid, capryloyl glycine, undecylenoyl glycine
Purity Grade
No purity grade applicable
Appearance
Solid flakes, characteristic odor
pH Value
pH range: 2.5-3.5 (1% aqueous dispersion)
Solubility
Oil-soluble, practically insoluble in water (0.2%)
Storage
Store in a closed container at a dry place at room temperature
Country of Origin
USA
Raw Material Source
Toluene, oxygen, glycine, undecylenoyl glycine
Manufacture
Proprietary blend of three antimicrobial agents. Benzoic acid is produced by partial oxidation of toluene with oxygen. Both capryloyl glycine and undecylenoyl glycine are lipid amino acids and are obtained by acylation of glycine to a fatty chain.
Animal Testing
Not animal tested
GMO
GMO-free
Vegan
Does not contain animal derived components
HS Code
2906210000