Kathon Preservative

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Kathon™ CG Preservative
Kathon™ CG has been the preservative of choice in the industry for more than 25 years. It is globally approved for safe, effective preservation of rinse-off products such as shampoos and conditioners.

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FEATURES and BENEFITS

Lowest dose	No color or odor imparted to cosmetic products
Broader spectrum of activity	Low toxicity at recommended use levels
Easy to dose and highly water soluble	Environmentally acceptable
Worldwide registrations, including Japan	Rapidly biodegradable
Supplied as an aqueous solution readily incorporated into cosmetic formulations	Non-persistent in the environment
Good compatibility with surfactants and emulsifiers, irrespective of their ionic nature	Not bioaccumulating
Effective over the enter pH range normally encountered in cosmetics

PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION*

INCI Name:	Methylchloroisothiazolinone and Methylisothiazolinone
Appearance:	Clear Liquid
Color:	APHA=100
Odor:	Mild
Specific Gravity @ 25°C:	1.21
pH (as manufactured):	1.7-3.7
Stability:	Stable at least one year at ambient temperatures and at least 6 months at 50°C