CoSept™ M is an extra fine white powder with a faint odor that is non-hygroscopic and generally recognized as safe (GRAS) for use as a preservative in foods. For over 50 years this neutral ester of para-hydroxybenzoic acid has functioned as an excellent bacteriostatic and fungistatic agent at low concentration against a wide range of organisms. It is stable and active from pH 3 to 8, and is often used in conjunction with other additives (e.g., EDTA or its salts, Quaternium-15, Diazolidinyl Urea, Propylparaben) for synergistic effects. In personal care products, CoSept M and CoSept P have typically been used in combination (0.2% Methylparaben and 0.1% Propylparaben, with levels adjusted to specific circumstances). CoSept M has limited solubility in water, so pre-solubilization can reduce dissolution time and therefore batching time. The preference for parabens continues due to their 50-year history of safety and reliability.

CoSept™ M complies with the following regulations for Methylparaben based on the ICH harmonization: USP/NF, FCC, BP, EP, and JP.

This product is soluble in acetone, alcohol (ethanol), cosmetic esters, ether, glycerin (hot), propylene glycol, water (hot).

CoSept^™ preservatives have a good safety history and are designed for the microbial control of beauty and personal care products.  They are effective against a range of bacteria and fungi and have varying water solubilities and suitable pH ranges to meet specific product needs.

Features & Benefits of CoSept™ M:

• Bactericidal Agent
• Fungicidal Agent

Applications

• After sun skin care
• Bath additives
• Beach wear sun care
• Cleansing wipes
• Daily wear sun care
• Eye area color cosmetics
• Facial cleansers
• Facial color cosmetics
• Facial skin care
• Foot care
• Hair colorants
• Hair conditioners
• Hand and body care
• Lip care
• Nail care
• Oral care preparations
• Self-tanners
• Shaving products
• Styling aids

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INCI: methylparaben (methylparaben NF/FCC/BP/EP)