{"product_id":"euxyl-k-903","title":"euxyl™ K 903 preservative","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eeuxyl™ K 903 preservative\u003c\/span\u003e is a liquid cosmetic preservative for use in leave-on and rinse-off cosmetic products, and also in wet wipes. \u003cstrong\u003ee\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003euxyl™ K 903 preservative\u003c\/span\u003e was developed for use in cosmetic formulations with a skin-friendly pH value up to 6.  According to Ashland, the manufacturer, \u003cstrong\u003ee\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003euxyl™ K 903 preservative\u003c\/span\u003e is particularly effective in nonionic systems.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eeuxyl™ K 903 preservative\u003c\/span\u003e is a complete preservative system with a broad, balanced spectrum of efficacy against both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria, yeast and mold.  It is a typically biostatic product with the biocidal properties necessary for practical use. It is paraben free and formaldehyde free.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe combination of benzyl alcohol with organic acids in \u003cstrong\u003ee\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003euxyl™ K 903 preservative\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis an extremely effective preservative, yet gentle enough for eye-area products where the reduction of sting potential is important. \u003cstrong\u003ee\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003euxyl™ K 903 preservative\u003c\/span\u003e is also an excellent choice for use in baby wipes and other products, where gentleness to the skin is required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe natural tocopherol in \u003cstrong\u003ee\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003euxyl™ K 903 preservative\u003c\/span\u003e is GMO-free and complies with the criteria of NATRUE and COSMOS (including Ecocert) for natural products.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe efficacy of the organic acids in \u003cstrong\u003ee\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003euxyl™ K 903 preservative\u003c\/span\u003e depends on the pH-value. The efficiency is increased by reducing the pH-value.  Only the free organic acids are biocidal active.  The dissociated organic acids are completely ineffective.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs always, good production hygiene, as well as the use of raw materials with low microorganism levels as a result of correct raw material control are, of course, vital prerequisites for the production of microbiologically faultless finished products.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eApplications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eeuxyl™ K 903 preservative \u003c\/span\u003eis recommended for use in multiple personal care products including shower gels, shampoos, body washes, creams, lotions, and wet wipes.  It is not suitable for anhydrous products.  Due to the presence of the organic acids in the system, \u003cstrong\u003ee\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003euxyl™ K 903 preservative\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eoffers broad spectrum protection against bacteria, yeast, and mold and is effective in applications where the pH is not above 6.0.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eeuxyl™ K 903 preservative contains: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBenzyl Alcohol            78.0 - 84.0%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBenzoic Acid              11.0 - 13.0%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDehydroacetic Acid     6.5 -   7.5%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eWhile euxyl™ K 903 preservative is classified as a \"mild\" preservative as formulated, the raw material should be handled with care as the full strength preservative causes severe eye irritation and may cause tissue damage.  Read the SDS before use and follow recommended guidelines for handling, including Safety Goggles!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eINCI:\u003c\/span\u003e Benzyl Alcohol (and) Benzoic Acid (and) Dehydroacetic Acid (and) Tocopherol\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eCalifornia Prop 65 Statement: \u003c\/span\u003eThe following statement is made in order to comply with the California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986. This product is not known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eSDS \u0026amp; Tech Data\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"Euxyl K 903 Specification Sheet\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0026\/8317\/5001\/files\/Specification_Sheet-_Euxyl_K_903.pdf?v=1620326079\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eeuxyl™ K 903 preservative Specification Sheet\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"Technical Data Euxyl K 903\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0026\/8317\/5001\/files\/tech_data_euxyl_k_903_d58f29fd-b18a-4e92-bc76-5bf3659a0902.pdf?980\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eeuxyl™ K 903 preservative Technical Data\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"Toxicology and Tolerance of Euxyl K903\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0026\/8317\/5001\/files\/euxyl_K_903._Tox.pdf?590\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eToxicology and Tolerance of euxyl™ K 903 preservative\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0026\/8317\/5001\/files\/SDS_Euxyl_k_903_preservative.pdf?v=1754505966\" title=\"SDS Euxyl k 903 preservative\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eeuxyl™ K 903 preservative SDS\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eFormulation Guide\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eeuxyl™ K 903 preservative\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis fully effective both in anionic as well as cationic and non-ionic systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eeuxyl™ K 903 preservative\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eoffers good head space protection in packaging\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eeuxyl™ K 903 preservative\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ehas limited solubility in water. 100g of water at 20°C will dissolve 1.2g of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEuxyl® K 903\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eeuxyl™ K 903 preservative\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eexhibits no interaction with sulphite ions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eeuxyl™ K 903 preservative\u003c\/strong\u003e, in the presence of iron ions, e.g. from mineral thickeners,  yellow discoloration of a formulas was observed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe recommended pH range for formulations is between pH 3 - 6.  Efficacy is increased by reducing the pH value of the final formulation. We recommend a pH of 5.0 or 5.5 or lower.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProlonged heating periods greater than 176°F\/80°C should be avoided.  It is advantageous to add\u003cspan\u003e Euxyl™ K 903 preservative\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ein the cooling phase, e.g. with the fragrance, at less than 104°F\/40°C.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eRecommended use levels:\u003c\/span\u003e 0.4% - 1.2%. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/span\u003e Light yellow to dark yellow liquid (can vary batch to batch)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eSolubility:\u003c\/span\u003e e\u003cspan\u003euxyl™ K 903 preservative\u003c\/span\u003e has limited solubility in water. 100 g of water at 20°C dissolve 1.2 g of Euxyl® K 903. In polar solvents, such as 1,2-propylene glycol, propanol or acetone, Euxyl® K 903 is readily soluble. In polyalcohols, such as glycerol and sorbitol, Euxyl® K 903 is moderately soluble. In aliphates with hydrophilic groups, such as 2-octyldecanol and isopropyl myristate, e\u003cspan\u003euxyl™ K 903 preservative\u003c\/span\u003e has limited solubility. It is slightly soluble in pure aliphatic solvents.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003epH as supplied:\u003c\/span\u003e 3.0 - 4.0 (10g\/L @20°C\/68°F)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eCountry of Origin:\u003c\/span\u003e Germany\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDensity: \u003c\/strong\u003e 1.067--1.079 g\/mL at @20°C\/68°F\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eStorage:\u003c\/span\u003e Store in a cool dry place out of direct sunlight. Should be stored at a temperature between 8-25°C (46 - 77°F)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTry out these formulations using this product:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/lotioncrafter.live\/blogs\/natural-formulations\/hand-foot-cream-for-dry-cracked-skin\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Hand \u0026amp; Foot Cream for Dry \u0026amp; Cracked Skin\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eHand \u0026amp; Foot Cream for Dry \u0026amp; Cracked Skin\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"Palm-free, Natural Body Cream\" href=\"https:\/\/lotioncrafter.live\/blogs\/natural-formulations\/palm-free-natural-body-cream\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePalm-free, Natural Body Cream\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Undisclosed","offers":[{"title":"2 oz - $7.85","offer_id":21687990157401,"sku":"EUXLK903-02","price":7.85,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4.5 oz - $12.85","offer_id":21687990190169,"sku":"EUXLK903-045","price":12.85,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"9 oz - $18.85","offer_id":21687990222937,"sku":"EUXLK903-09","price":18.85,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"18 oz - $31.95","offer_id":21687990255705,"sku":"EUXLK903-18","price":31.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"36 oz - $56.95","offer_id":21687990288473,"sku":"EUXLK903-36","price":56.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0026\/8317\/5001\/products\/miracaresoft313_bd6aee1f-0e63-4f06-bd04-6812178e094b.jpg?v=1571722104","url":"https:\/\/lotioncrafter.live\/products\/euxyl-k-903","provider":"Lotioncrafter","version":"1.0","type":"link"}