Dehydroacetic Acid acts as a preservative that possesses fungistatic properties. It is an oil soluble antimicrobial ingredient which is widely used in personal care formulations across the globe. Dehydroacetic Acid is used in wipes, oral care, baby care, rinse-off and leave-on products. It is an exact alternative to Geogard® 111A.
Dehydroacetic Acid is a broad spectrum preservative especially used for mould and yeast . It is effective at a pH range of 2 – 6.5 and is easily soluble in oil. It offer higher fungal efficacy than many traditional chemistries and lower “inuse” cost. They are globally approved for virtually every personal care and cosmetic application. In addition, they conform with ECOCERT and COSMOS standards, as a synthetic preservative in ecological and organic certified cosmetics.
INCI Name
Dehydroacetic Acid
Specifications
Appearance Off White to Pale Yellow Powder
Odour Odourless
Solubility. Soluble in Oil
Key Features
- Organic acid
- Good fungicide, mild bactericide
- Meets ECOCERT and COSMOS requirements
- Has a wide range of global regulatory approval
- Easy-to-use and compatible with most types of cosmetic formulations
- Wide effective pH range
- Chemically and physically stable
- Compatible with key raw materials
Recommended Use
0.1–0.6%
Packing
25Kg Drum
Storage
We recommend storage in the original packing at or below room temperature (20-30°C). Once opened, the packaging should be closed tight with a blanket of nitrogen.