Product Specifications
Color: Apha ≤ 100
Specific gravity: 1.21 g/cm³ (25° C)
pH: 1.7 – 3.7 (as manufactured)
Stability: Stable at least 1 year at ambient temperatures and at least 6 months at 50°C
Recommended use level: 0.06% to 0.10%, as supplied (dosage levels should be verified with testing due to the variation in personal care formulations and their susceptibility to microbial contamination)
Features & Benefits
Rapidly biodegrades, does not bioaccumulate and is not persistent in the environment
Effective over a pH range typical for rinse-off cosmetic products
Very effective at low use levels, providing cost-to-treat advantage
Globally approved
Does not release formaldehyde
Simple water-based formulation for ease of use in manufacture
No color or odor imparted to end product
Low risk of skin sensitization at recommended concentration levels
Vegan suitable
Applications
Shampoo
Conditioner
Body wash
Shower gels
Face wash
Liquid hand soap
Methylchloroisothiazolinone is not listed by The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) as a known, probable, or possible human carcinogen.
The maximum use level for KATHON® CG is 0.1%. Because the components of personal care formulations vary considerably and may have an impact on the effect of preservatives, we urge each manufacturer to confirm the efficacy and stability of KATHON® CG Preservative in use.