Elixi-KON NaDHA, Sodium dehydroacetate, is soluble in water and glycols. Maximum solubility is 33 % in water.

A 0.1 % concentration in water developed with the corresponding acid will remain in solution at room temperature.

Recommended concentration is 0.2 – 0.1 % in acid and neutral products; up to 0.2 – 0.3 % in alkaline formulations.Elixi-KON NaDHA, Sodium dehydroacetate, is usually combined with other preservatives to maximize efficacy.

The solution is stable up to 120 °C for 1 hour. To enhance solubility a premix is suggested prior to addition (12 – 16 % concentration) in water or glycols.

Recommended use concentration

0.1 – 0.6 % (as preservative active)

Solubility

Soluble in water, propylene glycol and methanol.
Insoluble in acetone and benzene.