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KEMIDANT L 40

KEMIDANT L 40

Kemidant L40 is 40% water solution of DMDM Hydantoin, which is a cosmetic preservative of well proven efficacy with a long history of safe consumer use. This product has higher stability to low storage temperature in comparison to standard DMDM hydantoin.
Kemidant L40 is highly effective against Gram-negative bacteria & Gram-positive bacteria; it is also active against moulds.

  • INCI

    Water, DMDM Hydantoin

  • Claims / benefits / efficacy

    • Highest preservation efficacy against bacteria. 
    • Long history of safe cosmetic use. 
    • Higher stability to low storage temperature.
    • Largely used in wide range of cosmetics. 
    • Easy to use.
    • Not pH sensitive and effective in pH range 3-9.
    • Highly soluble in water. 
    • Does not change odour, colour & viscosity of finished cosmetics. 
    • Low use levels & minimum final costs. 

  • Function

    • Preservative;
    • Anti Gram-negative
    • Anti Gram-positive
    • anti mold

  • Application

    Kemidant L40 can be easily incorporated in a wide range of cosmetic formulations. For its high water solubility it is particularly suggested in aqueous formulations & emulsions. Typical applications include:
    • Hair care: shampoos, conditioners, gels, mousses.
    • Body & face care: toners, gels, lotions, creams, 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, lotions, creams, powders, wipes.
    • Raw materials: surfactants.

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