Overcoming the challenge
of preservatives
the next generation
Nipaguard®
The protection from microorganisms is absolutely necessary to ensure consumer safety during the shelf life and use of a cosmetic product. But formulators have to take into account the growing consumer needs for sustainable ingredients as well as operate with the limited toolbox of preservatives available. This creates many challenges in preservation of cosmetic formulations today. In the webinar, Clariant shows solutions for these challenges and the latest additions to the Nipaguard® brand portfolio.
- Key Challenge
- New Solutions
- Next Generation preservative with Nipaguard®
(Selection & Mode of Action)

Technical article
The introduction of innovative alternatives to less consumer accepted ingredients is expanding the available toolbox of preservation options for safer and more sustainable personal care applications. New additions to Clariant’s portfolio of liquid blends based on 100% renewable sorbitan caprylate offer an easy switch for formulators looking to replace specific ingredients.
This article was first published in the November issue of Personal Care Asia Pacific.
Products

Nipaguard SCL
Nipaguard® SCL is a broad spectrum antimicrobial agent designed for preservation of a wide range of cosmetics and toiletries. This blend is high on renewable ingredients, which makes it ideal for preservation of natural cosmetic products.

Nipaguard SCA
Nipaguard® SCA is a broad spectrum antimicrobial agent designed for preservation of a wide range of cosmetics and toiletries. Nipaguard® . Reduces the preservative load of your formulations significantly by use of synergist Velsan® SC. COSMOS approved, alternative to Phenoxyethanol.

Velsan® SPA
Velsan® SPA is a broad spectrum antimicrobial agent Supports at every pH, alternative to Phenoxyethanol, no listed preservative.