INCI: Caprylhydroxamic Acid (and) 1,2-Hexanediol (and) Propanediol

Spectrastat™ PHL is an optimized combination of multifunctional ingredients that allows formulators to easily create self-preserving formulations.

Broad pH range
Water soluble
Cold processable
Non-irritating to skin
Effective in surfactant systems, emulsions including sunscreens, and wipes & mask juices
Easy to formulate
Self-preserving from Hurdle Technology approach
Free of parabens, formaldehyde donors, MIT, phenoxyethanol, and other traditional preservatives
Micro summary:

Controls bacteria (gram +/-), yeast, and mold
Pass results with industry standard tests: EP-A, EP-B, USP51, and PCPC
Pass results with recommended use level at pH 4-8: 1.5 – 3% (w/w)