Ashland™ Progressive Preservatives
Optiphen™ - A Progressive Approach
Optiphen™ preservatives from Ashland™ offer progressive benefits for personal care formulations. They are compatible with a variety of formulations and are free from parabens, formaldehyde-donors, halogens, and Methylisothiazolinone (MIT). These preservatives offer many great benefits; most of which include effectiveness against gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria, yeast, and mold; excellent heat stability; water soluble; and efficacy in a wide pH range.
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Progressive Preservatives
Product
INCI
Features & Benefits
Optiphen™ Phenoxyethanol (and) Caprylyl Glycol
Broad-spectrum activity against bacteria, yeast and mold
Effective over pH of 4 to 8
Global use
Use level: 0.75-1.5%
Optiphen™ 200 Phenoxyethanol (and) Caprylyl Glycol
Broad-spectrum activity against bacteria, yeast and mold
Effective over pH of 4 to 8
Global use
Use level: 0.75-1.3%
Optiphen™ 300 Phenoxyethanol (and) Caprylyl Glycol
Broad-spectrum activity against bacteria, yeast and mold
Additional fungicidal protection may be needed in difficult formulations
Effective over pH of 4 to 8
Global use
Use level: 0.75-1.1%
Optiphen™ Plus Phenoxyethanol (and) Caprylyl Glycol (and) Sorbic Acid
Broad-spectrum activity against bacteria, yeast and mold
Ideal for slightly acidic personal care products
Effective pH range up to 6.0
Global use
Use level: 0.75-1.5%
Optiphen™ BSP Phenoxyethanol (and) Propylene Glycol (and) Benzoic Acid (and) Sorbic Acid
Microbiostatic spectrum of activity against bacteria, mold and yeast
Effective up to pH 5.4
Global use
Use level: 0.3-1.0%
Optiphen™ ND Phenoxyethanol (and) Benzoic Acid (and) Dehydroacetic Acid
Microbiostatic spectrum of activity against bacteria, mold and yeast
Effective up to pH 6.4
Global use
Use level: 0.3-1.0%
Optiphen™ DP Propylene Carbonate (and)
Microbiostatic spectrum of activity, in some formulations additional booster is needed
Effective up to pH 6.0
Global use
Cost efficient
Optimized delivery system without alcoholic antimicrobials
Use level 0.3-2.0%
Optiphen™ DLP Propylene Carbonate (and)
Full antimicrobial spectra at high levels
Antifungal boosting activity at low levels
Effective up to pH 6.4
Global use
Cost efficient based on nature-identical active ingredient
Optimized delivery system without alcoholic antimicrobials
Use level 0.3-2.0%
Optiphen™ BS Sodium Benzoate (and)
Microbiostatic spectrum of activity
Effective up to pH 5.4
Global use
🌳 Nature-identical
COSMOS compliant
Use level 0.3-1.0%
Optiphen™ BSB-W Benzyl Alcohol (and) Aqua (Water)
Effective against gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria, yeast and mold
Effective up to pH 5.4
Global use
🌳 Nature-identical
COSMOS compliant
Use level 0.3-1.0%
Optiphen™ BSB-N Benzyl Alcohol (and) Glycerin (and) Benzoic Acid (and) Sorbic Acid
Effective against gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria, yeast and mold
Effective up to pH 5.4
Global use
🌳 Nature-identical
COSMOS validated
Use level 0.3-1.0%
Aromatics with Antimicrobial Properties
Product
INCI
Key Features & Benefits
Conarom™ B Phenylpropanol, Humulus
Aromatic ingredient that provides broad-spectrum protection
🌳 Contains nature-derived and nature-identical ingredients
Mild flowery spicy fragrance
Complements aroma of final product
Effective pH range 4–8
Use level 0.2-2.0%
Conarom™ P Phenethyl Alcohol (and)
Aromatic ingredient that provides broad-spectrum protection
🌳 Contains nature-identical ingredients
Mild rose-like aroma
Complements aroma of final product
Effective pH range 4–8
Use level 0.3-2.0%
Conarom™ P-2 Phenethyl Alcohol (and)
Aromatic ingredient that provides broad-spectrum protection
🌳 Contains nature-identical ingredients
Mild rose-like aroma
Complements aroma of final product
Effective pH range 4–8
Use level 0.3-2.0%
Product
INCI
Key Features & Benefits
Optiphen™ OD Caprylyl Glycol
Moisturizing agent
Solvent for active ingredients
Humectant
Liquid to waxy form
Use level 0.3-2.0%
Optiphen™ HD 1,2-Hexanediol
Moisturizing agent
Solvent for active ingredients
Humectant
Liquid form
Use level 0.5-3.0%
Phyteq™ Raspberry I Raspberry Ketone
🌳 Nature identical
Biodegradable
Strong antioxidant
Free radical scavenger
Helps protect skin elasticity
Use level: 0.5-1.0%
Phyteq™ Raspberry N
Raspberry Ketone
🌳 Natural
COSMOS validated
Reduces skin inflammation and irritation
Improves skin biology
Strong antioxidant
Free radical scavenger
Use level: 0.5-1.0%
HR = Highly Recommended
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