$12.10
Euxyl™ k 903 is a liquid preservative for personal care products, with strong, broad-spectrum efficacy against bacteria, yeasts and molds. This mild blend can be used for certified natural cosmetics, and has good efficacy in the vapour phase. According to Schulke, the manufacturer, Euxyl® K 903 is particularly effective in nonionic systems.
The natural tocopherol in Euxyl® K 903 is GMO-free and complies with the criteria of NATRUE and COSMOS (including Ecocert) for natural products.
Euxyl® K 903 contains:
While Euxyl® K 903 is classified as a "mild" preservative as formulated, the raw material should be handled with care as the full strength preservative causes severe eye irritation and may cause tissue damage. Read the MSDS before use and follow recommended guidelines for handling, including Safety Goggles!
INCI: Benzyl Alcohol (and) Benzoic Acid (and) Dehydroacetic Acid (and) Tocopherol
Applications: Leave-on products, Rinse-off products, Wet Wipes, Sensitive skin products.
pH | 3 - 6 |
regulatory compliance | Brazil, Canada, China, EU, Japan, Mexico, US |
technologies | without formaldehyde donor, without halogen, without isothiazolinones, without paraben, without phenoxyethanol |
chemistry type | with benzylalcohol, with organic acids |
Including: Highly aqueous products (oil in water emulsions - lotions and creams), room sprays, spritzers, toners, shampoo, conditioner and sugar scrubs (anhydrous).
Recommended use levels: 0.4% - 1.2%.
Appearance: Light yellow to dark yellow liquid (can vary batch to batch)
Solubility: Euxyl® K 903 has limited solubility in water. 100 g of water at 20°C dissolve 1.2 g of Euxyl® K 903. In polar solvents, such as 1,2-propylene glycol, propanol or acetone, Euxyl® K 903 is readily soluble. In polyalcohols, such as glycerol and sorbitol, Euxyl® K 903 is moderately soluble. In aliphates with hydrophilic groups, such as 2-octyldecanol and isopropyl myristate, Euxyl® K 903 has limited solubility. It is slightly soluble in pure aliphatic solvents.
pH as supplied: 3.0 - 4.0 (10g/L @20°C/68°F)
Country of Origin: Germany
Density: 1.067--1.079 g/mL at @20°C/68°F
Storage: Store in a cool dry place out of direct sunlight. Should be stored at a temperature between 8-25°C (46 - 77°F)