Preservatives

Elixi-KON DB

  • Cas No- n/a
  • INCI.- Benzyl alcohol, Dehydroacetic acid, Aqua

Elixi-KON DB (Benzyl alcohol, Dehydroacetic acid, Aqua) is a liquid preservative mixture based on nature-identical ingredients which are well-established and globally accepted.
Elixi-KON DB provides a strong broad-spectrum efficacy against gram+ and gram- bacteria as well as yeast and molds.
Elixi-KON DB is gentle to the skin and suitable for use in natural and organic cosmetics within the pH range of 3 to max. 6.5.

Elixi-KON DB (Benzyl alcohol, Dehydroacetic acid, Aqua) can be added at room or elevated temperatures and at any time during the manufacturing process.
Additionally, it is compatible in all types of formulations: anionic, non-ionic, and cationic.

Recommended use concentration

0.2 % – 0.8 %

Solubility

Low solubility in water, Elixi-KON DB is soluble in a wide range of other solvents

Specifications

Appearance Clear, pale-yellow liquid
Odor Light, characteristic

Benefits
• Can be used for ECOCERT/COSMOS /NATRUE formulations
• Easy to handle liquid formulation
• Strong broad-spectrum efficacy against gram+ and gram- bacteria as well as yeasts and molds
• Stable and effective over a wide pH range (but max. 6.5)
• Head space protection due to presence of Benzyl alcohol
• Ingredients are approved for use in rinse-off and leave-on formulations

APPLICATIONS

Cosmetics

  • Skin care
  • Wet wipes
  • Hair care
  • Oral care
  • Toiletries
  • Make up
  • Baby care
  • Sun care
  • Facial masks