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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.

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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. Clariant’s portfolio of liquid blends based on 100% renewable sorbitan caprylate offer an easy switch for formulators looking to replace specific ingredients.

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This article was first published in the November issue of Personal Care Asia Pacific.

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    Nipaguard SCA is a broad spectrum antimicrobial agent suitable for a wide range of leave-on and rinse-off applications and for sun care formulations. It reduces the preservative load of your formulations significantly by the use of our synergist Velsan SC. Nipaguard SCA is COSMOS approved and DIN ISO 16128 compliant.
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  • Nipaguard SCE
    Nipaguard SCE is a broad spectrum antimicrobial agent designed for preservation of a wide range of cosmetics and toiletries. It is particularly strong against mold and remains full stable from pH 4.0 – 6.5, thus the ideal option for low pH. Being a synergestic blend of sorbitan caprylate, Nipaguard SCE is 85% renewable, DIN ISO 16128 compliant and readily biodegradable.
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