Preservative
Preservative Ingredients
Ingredients that prevent microbial growth and extend product shelf life.
343 ingredients
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2-bromo-2-nitropropane-1,3-diolValuableA dual-action antimicrobial preservative that protects skincare formulations through both direct bacterial inhibition an...
- 2-tert-butylhydroquinone Methyl EtherOptional
A synthetic phenolic antioxidant that protects cosmetic formulations from oxidative degradation by neutralizing free rad...
- 2,2'-thiobis(4-chlorophenol)Avoid
A chlorinated phenolic antimicrobial compound historically used in topical formulations for its broad-spectrum fungistat...
- 2,4-hexadienolAvoid
A multifunctional ingredient that serves as both a preservative and fragrance component, offering antifungal properties...
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4-hydroxybenzoic AcidValuableA multifunctional preservative compound that serves as the parent structure for paraben esters, offering antimicrobial p...
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5-bromo-5-nitro-1,3-dioxaneOptionalA water-soluble antimicrobial preservative that protects rinse-off formulations from bacterial and fungal contamination...
- 5-isopropyltropoloneValuable
Also known as Hinokitiol, this naturally-derived antimicrobial compound functions as a metal-chelating agent with proven...
- 5-methoxy-m-cresolValuable
A potent antimicrobial preservative that maintains formulation integrity by disrupting microbial cell membranes and prev...
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7-ethylbicyclooxazolidineQuestionableA formaldehyde-releasing preservative that functions by gradually decomposing in aqueous systems to release antimicrobia...
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Alcohol Denat. Sd Alcohol 1ValuableAlcohol Denat., specifically SD Alcohol 1, is a denatured ethanol widely utilized in skincare for its multi-functional p...
- Alcohol Denat. Sd Alcohol 23-fQuestionable
Alcohol Denat., designated here as SD Alcohol 23-F, is a multi-functional cosmetic ingredient known for its solvent prop...
- Alcohol Denat. Sd Alcohol 23-hQuestionable
Alcohol Denat., specifically SD Alcohol 23-H, primarily serves as a multi-functional solvent and penetration enhancer in...
- Alcohol Denat. Sd Alcohol 27-bAvoid
ALCOHOL DENAT., specifically SD Alcohol 27-B, is a denatured ethanol used in precision skincare as a solvent and penetra...
- Alcohol Denat. Sd Alcohol 3-bAvoid
Alcohol Denat. SD Alcohol 3-B is a multi-functional solvent primarily used for its astringent and antimicrobial properti...
- Alcohol Denat. Sd Alcohol 31-aQuestionable
Alcohol Denat., specifically SD Alcohol 31-A, is a multifaceted ingredient employed in precision skincare formulations....
- Alcohol Denat. Sd Alcohol 37Avoid
ALCOHOL DENAT. (denatured ethanol) functions as a solvent and penetration enhancer, promoting ingredient dissolution and...
- Alcohol Denat. Sd Alcohol 38-bQuestionable
Alcohol Denat., encompassing forms like SD Alcohol 38-B, is a denatured ethanol frequently employed in skincare as a sol...
- Alcohol Denat. Sd Alcohol 38-cQuestionable
Alcohol Denat., specifically SD Alcohol 38-C, is a rapidly evaporating solvent essential for dissolving diverse ingredie...
- Alcohol Denat. Sd Alcohol 38-fAvoid
ALCOHOL DENAT., specifically SD Alcohol 38-F, is a denatured ethanol derivative widely used in cosmetic and personal car...
- Alcohol Denat. Sd Alcohol 39Questionable
ALCOHOL DENAT. SD ALCOHOL 39 is a potent solvent crucial for dissolving active ingredients, ensuring homogeneous product...