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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.
FEATURES and BENEFITS
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Lowest dose |
No color or odor imparted to cosmetic
products |
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Broader spectrum of activity |
Low toxicity at recommended use levels |
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Easy to dose and highly water soluble |
Environmentally acceptable |
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Worldwide registrations, including Japan |
Rapidly biodegradable |
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Supplied as an aqueous solution readily
incorporated into cosmetic formulations |
Non-persistent in the environment |
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Good compatibility with surfactants and
emulsifiers, irrespective of their ionic nature |
Not bioaccumulating |
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Effective over the enter pH range normally
encountered in cosmetics |
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PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION*
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INCI Name: |
Methylchloroisothiazolinone and Methylisothiazolinone |
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Appearance: |
Clear Liquid |
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Color: |
APHA=100 |
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Odor: |
Mild |
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Copper Nitrate, %: |
0.15-0.17 |
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Magnesium Nitrate, %: |
1.4-2.7 |
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Specific Gravity @ 25°C: |
1.21 |
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pH (as manufactured): |
1.7-3.7 |
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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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