Geogard 221 is a synergistic blend featuring dehydroacetic acid and benzyl alcohol as the active ingredients for use in cosmetic and personal care applications. Geogard® 221 provides broad-spectrum efficacy and low cost in use. It is light in color, essentially odorless, and compatible with a diverse range of product formulations.

Tests comparing Geogard 221 to parabens and paraben blends indicate higher efficacy and better performance in formulations with a low to neutral pH.

Features & Benefits of Geogard 221

• Has a wide range of global regulatory approval
• Easy-to-use and compatible with most types of cosmetic formulations
• Wide effective pH range
• Compatible with key raw materials
• Safe handling
• Chemically and physically stable
• Meet ECOCERT and COSMOS requirements
• Soil Association approved
• Not tested on animals

Applications

• Anhydrous Products
• Baby Care
  • baby wipes
• Body Wash
• Hair Care
  • conditioner, shampoo, hair gel
• Creams & Lotions
• Deodorants & Antiperspirants
• Eye Products
  • eyeshadow, eye creams/gels, mascara
• Face Care
  • lotion, wipes, creams, foundation
• Hand Soap
• Makeup Remover
• Suncare
• Toner
• Oil-in-Water & Water-in-Oil

Formulation Recommendations for Geogard 221

• Use between pH 2 – 7
• Efficacy can be compromised above a pH of 7
• Enhanced compatibility allows for the addition of the product virtually anywhere in the manufacturing process
• Highly soluble in polar organic solvents
• Anionics may cause discoloration as well as carbomers and certain surfactants

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Dehydroacetic Acid (and) Benzyl Alcohol (and) Water