DF-PE 9010, Preservative for Cosmetics

DF-PE 9010

INCI: Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin

Euxyl 9010 is considered a broad-spectrum preservative that can be used alone to protect cosmetics against bacteria, fungi, and yeasts. It is paraben-free and formaldehyde-free.

PE 9010 can be used in formulas containing botanical raw materials. Microorganisms introduced by this pathway are quickly eliminated by DF-PE 9010. For formulas have high content of botanical material, 

Good production hygiene and using raw materials with controlled microorganism levels are vital prerequisites for producing finished products. 

Formulation Guide

• DF-PE 9010 is effective in anionic, cationic, and non-ionic systems, but high loads of ethoxylated surfactants can reduce efficacy.
• DF- PE 9010 shows good compatibility with salts and a wide range of cosmetic ingredients. No discolorations have been detected.
• DF-PE 9010 is temperature stable (up to 120°C) and pH-stable (3.0-12.0). 
• DF-PE 9010 has limited solubility in water (1% at 20°C) but is readily soluble in polar solvents such as propylene glycol and propanediol 1,3.  It is moderately soluble in glycerol and sorbitol.
• DF-PE 9010 exhibits no interaction with sulfite ions
• Shows no interaction with pigments such as TiO2.

Recommended use levels: 0.5 - 1.0%, maximum use level 1.1%

This is a cosmetic ingredient for external use only at the recommended rates.

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Specification Sheet
SDS