Description
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)