Optiphen™ Plus preservative by Ashland Specialty Chemical is a preservative. It is free of paraben, formaldehyde, or halogens. It provides broad-spectrum protection against bacteria, yeast, fungi, and mould. It offers excellent heat stability, works across a wide pH window, and has easy solubilization in water.
Optiphen™ Plus preservative is ideal for slightly acidic personal care products. It performs best in formulations below 6.0 pH but is also proven effective at pH levels above 6.0. In formulations with low emulsifier concentration, intensive stirring is advised.
BENEFITS:
- Broad-spectrum protection
- Paraben-free
- Free of formaldehyde and formaldehyde donors
APPLICATIONS: Use in conditioners, gels, mousses, novel stylers, shampoos, styling lotions/creams), body care, color cosmetics, face and body washes, facial care, wipes, etc. in skincare, haircare, rinse-off, and leave-on applications.
This is a cosmetic raw material and is meant for external use only in cosmetic formulations. As with all of our materials, it should not be taken internally. Treasure Actives is not responsible for product compatibility. We advise everyone to test ingredients for performance, compatibility, and safety prior to committing to larger quantities. Keep all products out of reach of children. For more information, please see our terms and conditions page.