Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin
Preservative PE is a liquid, broad spectrum preservative. Phenoxyethanol and Ethylhexlglycerin work synergistically to keep your products safe from bacteria, yeast and mold. It can be used in both rinse off and leave on formulations, making it the ideal preservative for your at home creations. If you love Euxyl® PE 9010, you'll love Preservative PE!
Phenoxyethanol and Ethylhexylglycerin are made through chemical synthesis before being distilled for purity. Vitamin E is added to ethylhexylglycerin for stabilization.
Readily Biodegradable
USA
Synthetic
Preservative
Any - even those without water
0.6 - 1.05%
Do not use less than 0.6% as it will act as food to microorganisms, not a preservative.
Phenoxyethanol is inactivated by ethoxylated compounds - avoid with high levels of PEG or -ETH materials.
Colorless / Faint Aromatic / Liquid
Limited water solubility, Moderately soluble in glycerin
Phenoxyethanol has a maximum 1% use level. Please follow recommended Use Level guidelines. Not recommended for use in products intended for the nappy area of children.
Store in closed container in a dark, cool place.
See expiration date on Certificate of Analysis.
For external use only. Keep out of reach of children. Do not use in products intended for the nappy area of children. Avoid direct contact with skin of pure ingredient. Refer to Safety Data Sheet for full precautions.
Safety Data Sheet
Certificate of Analysis Lot 21D152
Certificate of Analysis Lot 24G030
Sold in ounces by weight.
This broad-spectrum preservative is widely studied for safety on skin and works in just about any product type to keep you safe from harmful microorganisms.
Phenoxyethanol and Ethylhexylglycerin are independently synthesized.
The individual compounds are distilled to remove impurities.
Tocopherol (Vitamin E) is added to stabilize ethylhexylglycerin.
