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New (to me) preservative - E-Leen P8
Hey guys,
E-Leen P8
INCI: Caprylyl Glycol, Phenylpropanol, Waterthis one is new to me. Does anyone have any experiences with it?
Is it good, is it bad? I don’t want to fall for all the promises from supplier. :smiley: And it’s a bit pricey.I usually go with Liquid Germall Plus or Euxyl PE 9010.
Here’s what I found on re-packer’s website -
E-Leen 8 is a new innovations for self-preserved and nature-based formulations. All ingredients are 100% natural origin, COSMOS and NATRUE approved.
The preservative is desinged around a pioneering bio-based Caprylyl Glycol that is produced via green chemistry from sustainably sourced coconut and palm kernel oils. The utilized raw materials are all GMO-free and 100% plant-based.
E-Leen 8 is efficient at low use levels and at various pH-levels. Being free of conventional preservatives, it represents an unparalleled economical option for the alternative protection of natural cosmetics.
Usage: 0.5 - 2%
pH: 3 to 10
E-leen is easily incorporated into emulsions but will not dissolve into highly aqueous solutions. To use in these formulae, mix E-Leen P8 with a solubliser (such as Natural Solubiliser) before adding to your recipe. -
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Cap glycl and phenylpropanol (nature based?) marketed more on hype than efficacy. Easy unsupported claims of broad range, preservative-free resistance-proof efficacy wide pH range economic and “natural”. - used car salesmanship.
Unless you have the capabilities to investigate in depth - suggest you stick with your current systems. -
The Caprylyl Glycol which is a part of Optiphen, tends to destabilize the emulsions. It broke a lot of my emulsions in the past, so I don’t use it anymore.
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Thanks guys, that is what I thought!
Cheers! 
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