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  • Experience using Nipaguard Zero preservatives

    Posted by KateLowen on August 15, 2018 at 6:12 pm

    I’m researching several of the preservatives in Clariant’s Nipaguard Zero line and am curious if anyone out there has experience formulating with these preservatives in either surfactant-based products or oil-in-water emulsions.

    The blends I’m most interested in are Nipaguard SCE (Sorbitan Caprylate, Propanediol, Benzoic Acid) and Nipaguard SCA (Sorbitan Caprylate, Benzyl Alcohol). Nipaguard SCE is listed as effective up to pH 6.5 in leave-on formulations and at low pH in rinse-off formulations. I’m confused by this differentiation between the preservative’s efficacy in certain pH ranges based on whether it’s in a leave-on or rinse-off product. I would appreciate an explanation or any other insights you could offer! Thanks!

    Thota replied 6 years ago 3 Members · 2 Replies
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  • woodrow

    Member
    August 15, 2018 at 7:20 pm

    Sorbitan Caprylate may cause color changes I believe if you are trying to use in a clear/colorless formulation 

  • Thota

    Member
    April 11, 2019 at 12:59 pm

    Hi Katelowen,
    Have u used Nipaguard SCE, did it cause any color changes?

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