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Product Name Application
Microcare® MEM

Liquid formulation of methylisothiazolinone, methyl and ethyl parabens

  • Broad spectrum formaldehyde free preservative
  • Rinse-off and leave-on applications
Microcare® BPI

Liquid formulation based on bronopol, iodopropynyl butylcarbamate (IPBC) and benzyl alcohol

  • Broad spectrum protection
  • Cost effective
  • sunscreens and wet wipes
  • Monovalent stabilised and free of organic solvents
Microcare® EHB

Ethyl paraben

  • Broad spectrum control of bacteria, moulds and yeasts in most types of cosmetic preparations
Microcare® SI

Synergistic aqueous blend of MI and BIT

  • Applications at low addition level
  • Broad spectrum activity
  • Long term thermal and pH stability with an optimised toxicological profile
Microcare® QT

Aqueous based quaternary ammonium formulation of optimised alkyl chain length distribution

  • Broad spectrum control of bacteria and moulds in a range of personal care product
Microcare® PM5

Synergistic combination of five parabens in a liquid formulation

  • For safe preservation of all personal care preparations
Microcare® MT

Aqueous formulation based on methylisothiazolinone (MI)

  • Broad spectrum bactericidal activity
  • Ideally suited for combination with fungicides
Microcare® DMP

Synergistic liquid blend of diazolidinylurea and parabens

  • For the control of bacteria, yeasts and moulds in all types of personal care formulation
Microcare® SMP

Sodium methyl paraben

  • Broad spectrum control of bacteria, moulds and yeasts
Microcare® CB/CBS

Blends of chloromethylisothiazolinone and methylisothiazolinone (MCI/MI) and benzyl alcohol

  • Broad spectrum control of bacteria, yeasts and moulds at low in-use concentrations for rinse-off applications
Microcare® PHG

Phenoxyethanol and caprylyl glycol

 

  • Broad spectrum control of bacteria, yeasts and moulds at low in-use concentrations for rinse-off applications
Microcare® BRP

High purity bronopol powder

  • Broad spectrum preservative
  • Cost effective protection at low levels of addition
Microcare® CPH

Chlorphenesin powder

  • Preservative used widely in personal care and pharmaceutical preparations
Microcare® MTB

Aqueous blend of MI and polyaminopropyl biguanide

  • Effective broad spectrum control of bacteria, yeasts and moulds
Microcare® BDP

Liquid blend of phenoxyethanol and organic acidsl

  • Gentle preservation of all personal care preparations
Microcare® PM3

Synergistic combination of three parabens in a liquid formulation

  • For safe preservation of all personal care applications
Microcare® PE

Phenoxyethanol

  • Broad spectrum preservative
Microcare® DH

Aqueous solution of DMDM Hydantoin

  • Cost effective solution for all personal care applications
Microcare® BNA

Benzyl alcohol

  • Broad spectrum preservative compliant with Ecocert
Microcare® ITL

Non-nitrate stabilised liquid formulation of MCI/MI

  • Broad spectrum control of bacteria, yeasts and moulds in rinse-off personal care products
Microcare® IT/ITO

High purity liquid formulations based on MCI/MI

  • Broad spectrum control of bacteria, yeasts and moulds in rinse-off personal care products
Microcare® PM2

Combination of two parabens in phenoxyethanol

  • Effective control of bacteria and moulds over a wide pH range
Microcare® DB

A blend of dehydroacetic acid and benzyl alcohol

  • gentle preservation of all personal care products
  • Ecocert compliant
Microcare® ITH

High purity liquid blend based on DMDM Hydantoin and MCI/MI

  • Broad spectrum preservative for rinse off applications
Microcare® Emollient PTG

Pentylene glycol

  • Exhibits antimicrobial activity, thus assisting the preservative system
Microcare® Emollient DCG

Decylene glycol

  • Exhibits antimicrobial activity, thus assisting the preservative system
Microcare® Emollient CLG

Caprylyl glycol

  • Exhibits antimicrobial activity, thus assisting the preservative system
Microcare® Emollient CAG

Caprylyl glycol in glycol

  • A liquid formulation which exhibits microbial activity, thus assisting the preservative system
Microcare® ZP

Zinc pyrithione in water

  • For use as an anti-dandruff agent
Microcare® SPP

Sodium propyl paraben

  • Broad spectrum control of bacteria, moulds and yeasts in most types of personal care preparations
Microcare® PHI

Blend of phenoxyethanol and IPBC

  • Broad spectrum high purity liquid preservative for enhanced fungicidal activity
Microcare® MTB/MTB7

Aqueous dispersions of methylisothiazolinone and polyaminopropyl biguanide (PHMB)

  • Broad spectrum preservative, particularly suitable for wet wipe applications
Microcare® BPM

High purity liquid blend of bronopol and parabens in an optimised ratio

  • Broad spectrum protection
  • Sun screen and wet wipes
Microcare® MTD1/MTD2

Water/glycol based blends of MI and decylene glycol

  • Broad spectrum
  • Formaldehyde free liquid preservative
  • Particularly suitable for acid to neutral pH applications
Microcare® BR

Liquid formulation of bronopol

  • Broad spectrum
  • Cost Effective protection at low levels of addition
Microcare® BHB

Butyl paraben

  • Broad spectrum control of bacteria, moulds and yeasts in most types of personal care preparations
Microcare® SB

Sodium benzoate and potassium sorbate in water

  • Gentle preservation of all personal care products
  • Ecocert Compliant
Microcare® PM4

Synergistic combination of four parabens in a liquid formulation

  • For safe preservation of all personal care preparations
Microcare® MTP

Liquid formulation based on MI with methyl and propyl parabens

  • For the control of bacteria, yeasts and moulds and particularly suitable for acid to neutral pH preparations
Microcare® MTI/MTO

Liquid blends of MI and IPBC

  • Broad spectrum formaldehyde free liquids particularly suitable for acid to neutral pH preparations
Microcare® MBG

Liquid formulation based on polyaminopropyl biguanide

  • Cationic broad spectrum preservative for use where mildness is an important feature
Microcare® OHB

Propyl paraben

  • Broad spectrum control of bacteria, moulds and yeasts in most types of cosmetic preparations
Microcare® MHB

Methyl paraben

  • Broad spectrum control of bacteria, moulds and yeasts in most types of cosmetic preparations
Microcare® MTC/MTC2

Water/glycol based dispersions of MI and chlorphenesin

  • Broad spectrum
  • Formaldehyde free
  • Suitable for acid to neutral pH applications
Microcare® SBS

Sodium benzoate and sodium salicylate in water

  • Gentle preservation of all personal care products
  • Ecocert compliant
   

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Product information is for general guidance only - please contact your local Acti-Chem representative for Product Data Sheets and technical advice. A wide range of other products is available for specialised applications and to meet local conditions and regulations.