KEM PLUS
Kem Plus is a preservative designed for the antifungal protection of cosmetic formulations without parabens. It is a combination based on a powerful fungicide for the preservation in broad pH range with no effect on odour & viscosity of cosmetics. Kem Plus is a preservative system based on high concentration of the fungicidal agent IPBC, highly effective against yeasts & moulds at very low levels.
INCI
Phenoxyethanol, Iodopropynyl ButylcarbamateClaims / benefits / efficacy
• Powerful preservation against fungal contaminations.
• Based on the strongest antifungal preservative for cosmetics.
• Effective alternative to parabens.
• Not sensitive to pH and effective in wide pH range 3-9.
• No changes of odour & viscosity of finished cosmetics.
• Suitable for wide range of cosmetics, particularly suggested in rinse-off.
• Reduced use levels & competitive final costs.Function
- Preservative;
- Liquid preservative;
- Anti yeast;
- Anti mold
Application
Kem Plus is particularly indicated for the protection of personal care products susceptible to fungal contamination. Suitable for the preservation of emulsions, oil-based formulations & wet wipes. It is easily incorporated in surfactants-based products and may be dissolved at 0.1% in aqueous formulations &
gels. Typical applications include:
• Hair care: shampoos, lotions, conditioners, gels, mousses.
• Body & face care: tonics, gels, lotions, creams, oils, wipes.
• Make-up: foundations, wipes.
• Sun products: sunscreens, suntans, aftersuns.
• Bath products: shower gels, bubble baths, handcleaners, intimate, wipes.
• Raw materials: surfactants.