ISCAGUARD PFA (Paraben Free Preservative) (Cosmetic Grade)

INCI: Phenethyl alcohol, Aaprylyl glycol

CAS: 532-32-1 ; 208-534-8.

Features:

Protects against:
–Gram positive bacteria: Yes
–Gram negative bacteria: Yes
–Fungi: Yes

Benefits:

-Multifunctional preservative free additive that comprises of Caprylyl glycol a humectant.
-Skin conditioning agent, providing excellent moisturisation, emollience and wetting properties, while phenethyl alcohol imparts a pleasant floral fragrance to formulations.
-It is free from parabens, thiazolinone and formaldehyde.

Shelf Life: 2 Years

*Shelf life begins on the date of packaging and is defined as the average reasonable shelf life of an ingredient when it is stored and handled properly.

Country of Origin: UK

Other Specifications:

-Natural or Synthetic: Synthetic
-Solubility: Water-Soluble (0.6%), Soluble in glycols, Solubility in ethanol (>50%)
-Odour: Characteristic
-Form: Clear Colourless liquid
-Consistency: Oil-Like
-Trade name(s) of preservative: Microgard, Neodefend

Applications:
It allows the formulation of self-preserving products with low irritation and sensitization potential. Iscaguard PFA is recommended for shampoo & shower gel (rinse-off), creams & lotions (leave-on), O/W- & W/O emulsions, wet wipes, eye- & lip care and children under 3.

Recommended Usage Rate: 0.5% to 1.5%

Formulation Guidelines:
Iscaguard PFA is particularly suitable for emulsions, oil and surfactant based formulations. It is advisable to pre-dissolve the product in a non-aqueous component prior
to the addition of water (Iscaguard PFA shows good solubility in alcohols, glycols and
mineral oils). Iscaguard PFA can be incorporated into a formulation at temperatures up
to 80°C, though prolonged heating is not recommended.

Storage: Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place.

Caution: Harmful if swallowed. May cause an allergic skin reaction. Causes serious eye irritation. Recommended to be used only by certified skincare formulators. Please refer the safety documents before usage.

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Packaging:
Plastic HDPE Reagent Bottles

Dispatch Estimate:

-In Stock: 1-2 working days
-Pre-Order: 10-12 working days

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This product price is inclusive of 18% GST. Input Tax Credit is available for Indian GST registred customers.

-Goods once shipped are not eligible for alteration, return, exchange & cancellation.

-Any product with physical defects/damage need to be notified to us before usage with an unboxing video. No replacements/refunds will be made after usage and without an unboxing video.

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