Search    






  Personal Care   |   Products  
   
 
Maguard™ PLUS P
  Products
   
 
 
 
Globally Approved Broad Spectrum Liquid Blend of Paraben Esters in Phenoxyethanol Preservative for Personal Care Products
 
 

MAGUARD PLUS P is characterized as a globally approved, liquid blend of paraben esters in phenoxyethanol. MAGUARD Plus P is a versatile and cost effective preservative that provides a high level of broad spectrum antimicrobial activity. Functional at low concentration, Plus P is compatible with wide range of raw materials and stable over wide pH and temperature ranges.
 
Paraben blended preservatives have a strong safety history based on comprehensive toxicology results and significant use experience.  Toxicology studies performed over the years rate this paraben blended system as one of the safest preservatives available today.  Maguard Plus P has been tested extensively to meet personal care regulatory standards in the key global regions including Japan.

Soluble in water based surfactants and oil phase ingredients in emulsions, use MAGUARD Plus P to preserve Shampoos, Conditioners, Personal Scrubbing and Cleansing Wipes, Creams and Lotions, Sun Screens, Makeup and Powders with confidence.

INCI Name:
Phenoxyethanol, CAS#: 122-99-6,  EINECS# 204-589-7
Methylparaben,   CAS#:  99-76-3,   EINECS# 202-785-7
Ethylparaben,     CAS#: 102-47-8,  EINECS# 204-399-4
Butylparaben,     CAS#:  94-26-8,    EINECS# 202-318-7
Propylparaben,  CAS#:  94-13-3,    EINECS# 202-307-7
Isobutylparaben, CAS#: 4247-02-3, EINECS# 224-208-8
Typical Properties
Physical form Colorless Liquid
Odor Slight
Specific Gravity 1.124
Density approx. 1.12g/ml
Solubility @25°C  
  Water 0.5 wt%
  Ethanol miscible
  Ethanol/Water – (50/50) >95 wt%
  Propylene glycol miscible
  Triethanolamine lauryl sulphate 40% 35 wt%
Storage Store between 0°C(32°F) and 32°C(90°F)

Handling Information

Refer to the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) available from Mason Chemical Company for information on the safe use, handling and disposal of this product.

MAGUARD PLUS P is characterized as a globally approved, liquid blend of paraben esters in phenoxyethanol. MAGUARD Plus P is a versatile and cost effective preservative that provides a high level of broad spectrum antimicrobial activity. Functional at low concentration, Plus P is compatible with wide range of raw materials and stable over wide pH and temperature ranges.
 
EFFICACY DATA – MINIMUM INHIBITORY CONCENTRATION

Microorganism

% Maguard Plus P

Candida albicans

0.15

Saccharomyces cerevisiae

0.10

Aspergillus niger

0.12

Pseudomonas aeruginosa

0.23

Escherichia coli

0.20

Staphylococcus aureus

0.20
 
EFFICACY DATA – PRESERVATIVE CHALLENGE TEST

Cationic Conditioner Sample
w/addition of Preservative

Challenge Data – Colony Forming Units per Gram (cfu/g)
Mixed Fungi (A. niger & C. albicans)

Day 0

Day 2

Day 7

Day 14

Day 21

Day 28

0.3% Maguard Plus P

1-3x105

<10

<10

<10

<10

<10

Unpreserved Conditioner

1-3x105

1-3x105

1-3x105

1-3x105

1-3x105

1-3x105

Cationic Conditioner Sample
w/addition of Preservative

Challenge Data – Colony Forming Units per Gram (cfu/g)
Mixed Bacteria (P. aeruginosa, E. coli ands. aureus)

Day 0

Day 2

Day 7

Day 14

Day 21

Day 28

0.3% Maguard Plus P

1-3x106

<10

<10

<10

<10

<10

Unpreserved Conditioner

1-3x106

1-3x106

1-3x106

1-3x106

1-3x106

1-3x106

Typical Use Levels
Typical use level range is 0.25% to 1.0%.
Products with high proteins and/or non-ionic surfactant may require levels 0.5% to 1.0%.

pH Range
Typical pH range is 3 – 8.

REGULATORY INFORMATION
North America
All components are permitted for use as a preservative.
Europe
All components are included in EC Cosmetic Directive Annex VI list of permitted preservatives.
Japan
All components are permitted for use as a preservative.
 
Refer to Material Safety Data Sheet for Handling and Safety Information and Toxicology Summary.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
       
  PL V.041906    
 
 
 
Copyright 2007 Mason Chemical Company Legal Notices