KEM K
Kem K is a preservative blend based on the globally accepted cosmetic preservatives Phenoxyethanol and Potassium sorbate. This optimised combination provides broad spectrum antimicrobial protection to a large range of personal care formulations with slight acid pH. Kem K represents a mild alternative in cosmetic preservation, may replace paraben-based blends and other questioned preservatives, offering high antimicrobial efficacy and lower in-use cost. Kem K meets the more stringent demands of today’s market for personal care products, allowing the creation of formulations for worldwide distribution. Kem K combines the antibacterial activity of Phenoxyethanol with the antifungal activity of Potassium sorbate. This is a well balanced combination of actives highly effective against Gram-negative bacteria, Gram-positive bacteria, yeasts and moulds.
INCI
Phenoxyethanol, Water, Potassium SorbateClaims / benefits / efficacy
• Clear liquid
• Mild and skin tolerable preserving system
• Effective against bacteria, yeasts and molds
• Formaldehyde-free & paraben-free •
Soluble in water, alcohol and polar oils
• Effective in the acidic pH range. Optimal pH 3-6
• Slightly alkaline: check pH after addition and and adjust to pH 6 max., if needed
• Tolerates short heating process to 80°C
• Aqueous formulations and emulsions
• Use levels 0.5-1.2% alone
• Globally approved in all products without restrictions EU, USA & Japan to 1.5%Function
- Preservative;
- Liquid preservative;
- Anti Gram-negative;
- Anti Gram-positive;
- Anti yeast;
- Anti mould
Application
Kem K is a mild and skin tolerable preserving system for the antimicrobial protection of a variety of personal care products, particularly aqueous systems & emulsions. Typical cosmetic applications include:
• Hair care: gels, shampoos, lotions, conditioners, mousses.
• Body & face care: serums, tonics, gels, lotions, creams, wipes.
• Make-up: foundations, wipes, powders.
• Shaving products: shave soaps, gels, aftershave balms, lotions, creams
• Sun products: sunscreens, suntans, aftersuns.
• Bath products: shower gels, bubble baths, handcleaners, intimate, oils, powders, wipes.
• Baby care: shampoos, bath products, lotions, creams, oils, powders, wipes.
• Raw materials: surfactants, vegetal extracts.