{"product_id":"leucidal-sf-max","title":"Leucidal® SF Max","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eLeucidal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e®\u003c\/span\u003e SF Max is\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eNow on the Whole Foods Acceptable Premium Preservative List\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eApproved for use as an ingredient in ECOCert Certified Organic products\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eLeucidal® SF Max \u003c\/span\u003eis a salicylic acid-free, probiotic-based ingredient created by the fermentation of \u003cspan style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003eLactobacillus\u003c\/span\u003e in a defined growth medium.  Optimizing the fermentation process to tighten the specification for bacteriocins, \u003cstrong\u003eLeucidal® SF Max\u003c\/strong\u003e provides broad spectrum antimicrobial results with an increased degree of confidence.\u003cspan style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eLactobacillus\u003c\/span\u003e is one of the species of microorganisms used to produce fermented products such as sauerkraut and kimchi, a Korean dietary staple from cabbage. Like many members of the lactic acid bacteria family, \u003cspan style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003eLactobacillus\u003c\/span\u003e is capable of restricting the growth of other microorganisms by acidifying its environment.  However, in addition to acidifying its environment, \u003cspan style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003eLactobacillus\u003c\/span\u003e also produces novel antimicrobial peptides, also known as bacteriocins, that are capable of providing broad spectrum antimicrobial protection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring the manufacturing process, lysozyme is added to the ferment filtrate to facilitate a controlled cell lysis.  This steps helps ensure the release of the antimicrobial peptides for maximized activity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ability of \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eLeucidal® SF Max\u003c\/span\u003e to inhibit the growth of a variety of bacteria and fungi was determined used the Minimum Inhibitory Concentration (MIC) test. The results indicated \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eLeucidal® SF Max\u003c\/span\u003e has the ability to provide broad spectrum antimicrobial protection (please see the Technical Data Sheet for more information).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater soluble\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNaturally derived\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eREACH Compliant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBroad spectrum of antibacterial activity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eECOcert approved ingredient in Certified Organic products\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOn the Whole Foods Acceptable Premium Preservative List\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eSuggested Applications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSkin Conditioning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAntimicrobial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eLeucidal SF Max\u003c\/span\u003e is Salicylate Free.  It is also GMO Free and no ethoxylation, irradiation, sulphonation, hydrogenation, or ethylene oxide is used in processing.  The solvent used for extraction is simply water. There are no additional preservatives or antioxidants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eUse with \u003ca href=\"amticide-coconut.html\" title=\"AMTicide Coconut\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAMTicide Coconut\u003c\/a\u003e for added protection against yeast and mold!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe carry three Leucidal Liquid products.  Please refer to the MSDS\/Technical Data Tab for more information on the differences in these products.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe choice of preservatives for personal care formulations should be carefully considered. This is especially true when using natural antimicrobials and or other “mild” antimicrobials.  We recommend that every formula undergo stability and microbial testing to ensure adequate preservation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eINCI:  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003eLactobacillus\u003c\/span\u003e Ferment\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg align=\"top\" alt=\"natural\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0026\/8317\/5001\/files\/website-symbols-05_100x100.png?v=1585245040\"\u003e\u003cimg align=\"top\" alt=\"non-gmo\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0026\/8317\/5001\/files\/website-symbols-03_61d478b9-f047-44c3-a50a-fa0b2e1199c7_100x100.png?v=1586814816\"\u003e\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 href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0026\/8317\/5001\/files\/Specification_Sheet_-_Leucidal_SF_Max.pdf?v=1738869283\" title=\"Specification Sheet - Leucidal SF Max | Lotioncrafter\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLeucidal SF Max Specification Sheet\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0026\/8317\/5001\/files\/AMT-Formulation-Guide-v2_7d061f22-712d-4d05-8b8e-5563e8c82899.pdf?1540377677060391234\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAMT Formulation Guide for AMT Preservatives\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0026\/8317\/5001\/files\/Leucidal-SF-Max-Technical-Dossier-v2-20180307.pdf?292772366988299082\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLeucidal SF Max Technical Dossier\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"SDS Leucidal SF MAX | Lotioncrafter\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0026\/8317\/5001\/files\/M15019MAX-Leucidal_SF_Max-GHS_SDS-v11.pdf?v=1724766403\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLeucidal SF Max SDS\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eFormulation Guide\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor many cosmetic formulations \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLeucidal® SF Max\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e can be used in a wide range of cosmetic products, however to ensure optimum results we recommend using the following guidelines. Leucidal® SF is slightly cationic and may complex with anionic thickeners or other anionic components. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd it to products with a pH between 3 and 8\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerformance is best at a pH below 6\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd it during the cooling phase of the formulation process at temperatures lower than 70°C (158°F)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWe recommend adding it at cool-down when your formulation temperature is below 40°C (104°F) to avoid destabilization issues.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eRecommended Usage Level:\u003c\/span\u003e 2.0% - 4.0%\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/span\u003e Clear to Hazy, Colorless to Yellow Liquid\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eSolubility:\u003c\/span\u003e Water Soluble \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eCountry of Origin:\u003c\/span\u003e USA \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eShelf Life:\u003c\/span\u003e 12 months from date of manufacture\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eStorage and Use:\u003c\/span\u003e Store in a cool, dry place. This product should be stored at room temperature (23 - 25°C) in a sealed container. It should not be exposed to excessive heat or cold. Do not freeze.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTry these formulations using this ingredient:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/lotioncrafter.live\/blogs\/facial-care\/simplicity-serum-firm-up\" title=\"Simplicity Serum- Firm UP\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSimplicity Serum - Firm UP Face \u0026amp; Eye\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Undisclosed","offers":[{"title":"1 oz - $4.95","offer_id":13079618519129,"sku":"LLSFMX-01","price":4.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4 oz - $11.95","offer_id":13079618453593,"sku":"LLSFMX-04","price":11.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"8 oz - $19.95","offer_id":13079618551897,"sku":"LLSFMX-08","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 lb - $36.95","offer_id":13079618617433,"sku":"LLSFMX-1","price":36.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"8 lb - $245.95","offer_id":13079618584665,"sku":"LLSFMX-8","price":245.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 kg - $579.95","offer_id":13079618486361,"sku":"LLSFMX-10","price":579.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0026\/8317\/5001\/products\/LL-SF-Max.jpg?v=1571722088","url":"https:\/\/lotioncrafter.live\/products\/leucidal-sf-max","provider":"Lotioncrafter","version":"1.0","type":"link"}