Geogard ECT Liquid Preservative

Geogard ECT is a unique, patent-pending combination of benzyl alcohol, salicylic acid, glycerin and sorbic acid, which are well accepted in a wide range of personal care products. The novel composition of this antimicrobial blend offers a low cost in use as well as broad-spectrum protection in a diverse range of products against Gram-positive & Gram-negative bacteria, yeast and molds at wide pH ranges. Geogard ECT has a wide range of global regulatory acceptance for personal care products. Also referred to as Preservative Eco.
Meets the COSMOS and ECOCERT standards. It also has a low odour profile making it the ideal choice for fragrance-free and fragrance-sensitive systems.

Composition of Ingredients

• Benzyl Alcohol: 86%
• Salicylic Acid: 15%
• Glycerol (Glycerin): 6%
• Hexa-2, 4-dienoic (Sorbic) Acid: 4%

• Broad spectrum activity on bacteria, yeast and molds
• Has a wide range of global regulatory acceptance
• Water-soluble (can be problematic in toner products)
• Low odour and colour
• Wide pH compatibility: (pH 3 – 8) make sure your finished formulas are within the pH range for the efficacy of your preservative. Use a PH meter.
• All of the ingredients are approved for use in the US, Europe* and Japan† at the recommended use level (0.6-1.0%)

INCI: Benzyl Alcohol & Salicylic Acid & Glycerin & Sorbic Acid

Recommended Use Level: 0.6–1.0%

• Specific Gravity: 1.018 - 1.118 @ 25°C
• Appearance: Clear, colourless to straw liquid
• For emulsified systems, Geogard ECT preservative can be easily integrated post-emulsification at temperatures BELOW 45°C
• We recommend that you test all new or altered formulations to guarantee proper preservation.

Shelf life: 3 years depending on storage 

Download Safety Data Sheet

Download COA Batch 23RC018031