How do you use Germall Plus preservative?

Use this product at a rate of 0.1 to 0.5% of the total formulation. Liquid Germall Plus can be used when you have more water than oil and when you have more oil than water. We are only offering the liquid version of this amazing preservative because the powder version is harder to work with and weigh.

Is liquid Germall plus a natural preservative?

Germall Plus – Clear Liquid – Excellent Natural Broad-Spectrum Preservative. Compatible with most cosmetic ingredients.

Is Germall plus safe for skin?

Liquid Germall Plus has a safe toxicology profile and has been evaluated as safe for both rinse-off and leave-on formulations. It is a good choice preservative for shampoos, conditioners, lotions, creams, body washes, body sprays and other such formulas.

How much preservative should I use?

Multiply the weight of your product by the usage rate percentage, and divide that number by 100. So, if your concoction weighs 50g and the usage rate is 2.5%, that would be 50 × 2.5 = 125. 125 ÷ 100 = 1.25. That means you should add 1.25g preservative to your concoction.

Does bar soap need preservatives?

Solid bar soap is an exception. Soap is also made with water but it doesn’t need a preservative because the pH level is too high to allow for bacterial growth. The oil perfume and solid perfume products above do not need a preservative because neither contains any water.

Can use Germall plus?

Liquid Germall® Plus is compatible with virtually all cosmetic ingredients. It can be used in surfactant based systems such as shampoos and body/shower gels, conditioners and other high water content products. Ideal for oil-in-water emulsions, creams and lotions. Not for use in products intended to be aerosolized.

Is Germall plus broad spectrum?

Liquid Germall Plus Preservative is a broad spectrum antimicrobial preservative which is compatible with virtually all cosmetic ingredients for use in personal care and household products where extended shelf life is desired.

Is Germall plus good for hair?

Liquid Germall Plus According to Hair Recipes, it is highly effective against gram positive bacteria, gram negative bacteria, molds, and yeasts. It is also compatible with most cosmetic ingredients. A great choice for shampoos, conditioners, lotions, creams, body sprays, and body washes.

Why is liquid Germall plus bad?

There are three commercial names for these chemical products: Germall II, Germal 115 and Germall PlUS. None of them has a good antimycotic action and it must be combined with other preservatives. Germall 115 releases formaldehyde at a little more than 10¢X C. These chemical products are toxic.

Does Germall plus have formaldehyde in it?

Paraben-Free Overall, Germall Plus is a formaldehyde releaser, but you can use it at a very low rate (0.1 per cent to 0.5 per cent of your formula) and still achieve broad spectrum protection. Otiphen Plus is made of phenoxyethanol, caprylyl glycol and sorbic acid and is my preservative of choice.

What is Germall Plus used for?

germall™ plus is a highly effective, broad spectrum preservative for emulsions and aqueous formulations. It can be incorporated into a variety of leave-on and rinse-off cosmetic and personal care formulations for broad preservation.

What is liquid Germall plus?

liquid germall™ plus preservative is a patented synergistic combination of germall™ II preservative (diazolidinyl urea) and iodopropynyl butylcarbamate (IPBC) in propylene glycol. germall™ plus is a highly effective, broad spectrum preservative for emulsions and aqueous formulations.