Kathon™ CG II Preservative
Kathon™ CG II is a broad spectrum isothiazolinone-based preservative for use in salt-sensitive formulations. 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

Copper Nitrate, %:

0.15-0.17

Magnesium Nitrate, %:

1.4-2.7

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

* The values presented in this chart should not be considered as product specifications.

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