Personal Care Preservativies

SpecGuard ® Preservative Range

SpecGuard Preservative range offers traditional & specialized preservative which inhibits the growth of bacteria, yeast and mold to ensure product safety and purity. It all the end products to remain stable and effective throughout their intended use.

Product Name INCI Name pH Range Properties
SpecGuard ® DMDMH DMDM Hydantoin 3.0 - 10.0
  • SpecGuard DMDMH is a versatile and cost-effective preservative.
  • Long-lasting activity against Gram-negative and Gram positive bacteria.
  • Works as a preservative for a wide range of cosmetics, toiletries and topical pharmaceuticals by making the environment less favourable to the microorganisms.
SpecGuard ® DMDMH Prime DMDM Hydantoin Low Formaldehyde 3.0 - 10.0
  • SpecGuard DMDMH Prime, is a versatile preservative with lowest free formaldehyde content (<0.09%)
  • Long-lasting activity against Gram-negative and Gram positive bacteria.
  • Works as a preservative for a wide range of cosmetics, toiletries and topical pharmaceuticals by making the environment less favourable to the microorganisms.
SpecGuard ® CMIT/MIT Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Methylisothiazolinone 3.0 - 9.0
  • SpecGuard CMIT/MIT has broad-spectrum antimicrobial activity.
  • Effective against bacteria, yeast, and mold.
  • It is water-soluble and easy to formulate and Cost-effective.
  • It is recommended to us in rinse-off and home care formulations.
SpecGuard ® IPBC Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate 2.0 - 10.0
  • SpecGuard IPBC has a broad-spectrum antimicrobial activity against bacteria, yeast, and mold.
  • It has good temperature stability and can be used within a broad pH-range.
  • It can be used in both leave-on and rinse-off products such as cream, hair conditioners, suntan products, baby products etc.
SpecGuard ® PHMB Polyaminopropyl Biguanide 1.0 - 11.0
  • SpecGuard PHMB offers broad spectrum of antibacterial and deodorant properties & less antifungal activity.
  • It is gentle, mild, non-genotoxic, non-teratogenic, paraben-free and formaldehyde-free.
  • It provides low to no irritation potential and is compatible with a wide range of cosmetic ingredients.
  • It is added in distinct personal care products such as makeup removers, toners, facial cleansers, moisturizers, wet wipes and baby care products.
SpecGuard ® Sodium Benzoate Sodium Benzoate 6.5 - 7.5
  • SpecGuard Sodium Benzoate is an effective broad-spectrum preservative for cosmetics and detergency.
  • The product is based on the sodium salt of benzoic acid, specifically recommended for the control of the growth of bacteria and fungi.
  • Especially suitable for the protection of detergent and grooming products such as shampoos, hair conditioners, lotions, and all kinds of personal care products.
SpecGuard ® DA Dehydroacetic Acid 6.5 - 7.5
  • SpecGuard DA can Inhibit microbial growth activities and prevent product deterioration.
  • It has strong antifungal effect.
  • Recommended to use as preservative in cosmetic products.
SpecGuard ® MIT 9 Methylisothiazolinone (9%) 3.0 - 9.0
  • SpecGuard MIT 9 is an isothiazolinone based preservative used in cosmetics and personal care formulations due to its ability to inhibit bacterial and fungal growth.
  • It is recommended to us in rinse-off and home care formulations.
SpecGuard ® BIT 20 Benzisothiazolinone 4.0 - 12.0
  • SpecGuard BIT 20 is an antimicrobial preservative for household products to prevent gram positive and gram-negative bacteria, molds, and yeast in products.
  • It is widely use in home care products.