Geogard® ECT - Liquid Preservative
INCI Name: Benzyl Alcohol & Salicylic Acid & Glycerin & Sorbic Acid
Geogard® ECT is a natural broad-spectrum liquid preservative, which protects personal care formulations from gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria, yeast and moulds. Geogard® ECT is compliant with ECOCERT and COSMOS standards and is accepted by the NPA. Geogard® ECT has a wide pH compatibility: (pH 3 – 8).
Characteristics: Clear to pale yellow liquid, with a faint almond-like scent.
Solubility: Not completely soluble in water-based formulations ie. toners, or hydrosols.
Suggested Use Levels: 0.6–1.0%
Common Names: Preservative Eco
Safety: Harmful if swallowed or if inhaled. Causes serious eye damage. Use in a well-ventilated area. Avoid direct contact with skin.
Storage: Ideally store in a cool, dark place between 3°C to 5°C. Use in a sterile environment free from potential contaminants.
Geogard ECT is a unique non gmo, patent-pending combination of benzyl alcohol, salicylic acid, glycerin and sorbic acid, which are well accepted in a wide range of personal care products. The novel composition of this antimicrobial blend offers a low cost in use as well as broad-spectrum protection in a diverse range of products against Gram-positive & Gram-negative bacteria, yeast and molds at wide pH ranges. Geogard ECT has a wide range of global regulatory acceptance for personal care products. Also referred to as Preservative Eco.
Meets the COSMOS and ECOCERT standards. It also has a low odour profile making it the ideal choice for fragrance-free and fragrance-sensitive systems.
Does not mix well into totally hydrous formulations like watery serums and room sprays.
Composition of Ingredients
Benzyl Alcohol: 86%
Salicylic Acid: 15%
Glycerol (Glycerin): 6%
Hexa-2, 4-dienoic (Sorbic) Acid: 4%
Broad spectrum activity on bacteria, yeast and molds
Has a wide range of global regulatory acceptance
Water-soluble (can be problematic in toner products)
Low odour and colour
Wide pH compatibility: (pH 3 – 8) make sure your finished formulas are within the pH range for the efficacy of your preservative. Use a PH meter.
All the ingredients are approved for use in the US, Europe* and Japan at the recommended use level (0.6-1.0%)
INCI: Benzyl Alcohol & Salicylic Acid & Glycerin & Sorbic Acid
COO: USA
AKA: Eco, Mikrokill ECT, & Plantaserv M
Recommended Use Level: 0.6–1.0%
Specific Gravity: 1.018 - 1.118 @ 25°C
Appearance: Clear, colourless to straw liquid
For emulsified systems, Geogard ECT preservative can be easily integrated post-emulsification at temperatures BELOW 45°C
We recommend that you test all new or altered formulations to guarantee proper preservation.
Shelf life: 3 years depending on storage