Preservatives
Preservatives are chemical substances used to prolong the shelf life by avoiding alteration and degradation by microorganisms during storage.
Alcohols and Phenols - Parabens, Benzyl alcohol, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorocresol
Organic acids and Biguanides - Benzoic acid, Sorbic acid, Chlorhexidine
Aldehydes and Formaldehyde releasers Biguanides - Imidurea Thimerosal
Quaternary ammonium compounds - Benzalkonium Chloride Cetrimide
Alcohols and Phenols - Parabens, Benzyl alcohol, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorocresol
Organic acids and Biguanides - Benzoic acid, Sorbic acid, Chlorhexidine
Aldehydes and Formaldehyde releasers Biguanides - Imidurea Thimerosal
Quaternary ammonium compounds - Benzalkonium Chloride Cetrimide
Preservatives
Preservatives | |
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Primary function | Preservative |
Typical use level | Depending on the preservative (0.01 - 1%) |
Benefits / Claims | Preservatives will inhibit growth of, or kill, microorganisms, depending on the concentration. Efficacy is expressed by minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) |
Suitable for | |