• Broad spectrum activity on bacteria, yeast and molds

• Has a wide range of global regulatory acceptance

• Water-soluble

• Naturally sourced from fruit acids

• Low odor and color

• Improves skin moisturization characteristics

• Great for products formulated for children

• Great for rinse-off and leave-on products

• Shampoo, shower gels (rinse-off)

• creams, lotions (leave-on)

• o/w emulsions

• w/o emulsions

• wet wipes

• eye care

• lip care

• oral care

• children under 3

* Use scenarios derived from evaluation of Cosmetic Regulation guidelines and preservative performance for typical formulations.

Formulation: cool-down phase < 40˚C; max processing temperature is 80˚C, avoid prolonged periods at high temperature.

F is compatible with most personal care ingredients. It is suitable for use in formulations with acidic pH values, but will lose efficacy as the pH approaches 7.0.

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pH efficacy range: 2.0-5.5

Solubility: water, glycols

Leave-on: 0.5-1.5%

Rinse-off: 0.5-1.5%

In use concentrations vary according to the formulation type and other ingredients present. The correct use dosage should be determined by microbial challenge testing of the finished formulation