ISCAGUARD PFA
INCI Name
Phenethyl Alcohol, Caprylyl Glycol
Use Level
0.5-1.5%
Description / Application
Multifunctional preservative free additive that comprises of Caprylyl glycol a humectant and skin conditioning agent, providing excellent moisturisation, emollience and wetting properties, while phenethyl alcohol imparts a pleasant floral fragrance to formulations. Both of these components have intrinsic anti-microbial properties, which allows the formulation of self-preserving products with low irritation and sensitisation potential. The effective pH range is 4.0 – 8.0 and maximum process temperature is 80°C. The product is not regulated as per EU cosmetic regulation.