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KEMABEN 4

KEMABEN 4

Kemaben 4 is a broad spectrum preservative based on a well balanced content of parabens dissolved in phenoxyethanol. This system is one of the most widely used preservative blend that has proven over many years of large consumers use to be safe and effective in a wide range of personal care products. It is globally approved in any rinse off, leave-on & wet wipes.
Kemaben 4 is a preservative system effective against Gram-negative & Gram-positive bacteria, very effective against yeasts & moulds also at low levels.

  • INCI

    Phenoxyethanol, Methylparaben, Butylparaben, Ethylparaben, Propylparaben

  • Claims / benefits / efficacy

    • Complete spectrum & highly effective preservation.
    • Based on long used cosmetic preservatives.
    • Very popular system largely used in wide range of cosmetics.
    • Not sensitive to pH and effective in wide pH range 3-8.
    • Do not change odour, colour & viscosity of finished cosmetics.
    • Globally approved in rinse-off, leave-on & wet wipes.
    • Reduced use levels & competitive costs.

  • Function

    • Preservative, 
    • Liquid preservative, 
    • Anti Gram-negative,
    • Anti Gram-positive,
    • Anti-yeast, 
    • Anti-mold.

  • Application

    Kemaben 4 can be used in an extended range of cosmetic products, it is among the most used systems for the preservation of emulsions, oils 6 wet wipes. Typical applications include:
    • Hair care: shampoos, lotions, conditioners, gels, mousses.
    • Body & face care: tonics, gels, lotions, creams, oils, wipes.
    • Make-up: foundations, eyeliners, mascaras, powders, wipes.
    • Sun products: sunscreens, suntans, aftersuns.
    • Bath products: shower gels, bubble baths, handcleaners, intimate, wipes.
    • Baby care: shampoos, bath products, gels.
    • Raw materials: surfactant.

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