Preservative Boosters, Humectants & Solvents

Elixi-CARE PDO

  • Cas No- 504-63-2
  • INCI.- Propanediol

Elixi-CARE PDO is a naturally derived glycol  with high purity produced from 100% renewable, GMO-free sources. It can be used as a solvent, emollient, humectant and/or antimicrobial agent as well as a carrier for actives in cosmetics and personal care products.

Elixi-CARE PDO acts as a humectant for hair and skin, attracting moisture and promoting water retention to provide a moisturizing boost. 

Elixi-CARE PDO is made from naturally derived Glycol and is an excellent COSMOS alternative to petroleum-based Glycols such as Propylene Glycol, Butylene Glycol or Methyl-Propanediol. Pure Elixi-CARE PDO has a pH near 7. Even at a concentration higher than 70% no skin irritation or sensitization occurs.

Compared to standard Glycols, Elixi-CARE PDO gives better performance both in skin moisturization (no tackiness and filming, soft feeling) and hair moisturization (higher water absorption, increased smoothness and softness). Elixi-CARE PDO has a synergistic effect in combination with Glycerine, giving a long-lasting moisturizing effect. Actives such as Allantoin, Glycolic Acid and various other antioxidants show a high solubility in Elixi-CARE PDO and better performance compared to water-based solutions. Its polar character mediated by the two hydroxy substituents causes the unlimited solubility in water.

Dosage level

Recommended use concentration: 2-10% (as a booster)

Solubility: Completely soluble in water at all proportions
We suggest adding the recommended concentration at the water phase of your formulation.

Aspect

  Colorless liquid

Color (APHA)

  10 max

Water content

  0.1% max

Benefits

  • Produced from 100% renewable sources

  • GMO-free

  • Excellent booster for preservative system

  • Improve moisturizing efficiency

  • Non skin sensitizing or irritating

  • Excellent sensory profile.

Cosmetics

  • Skin Care

  • Hair Care

  • Sun Care

  • Oral care

  • Toiletries

  • Baby care

  • Make up

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