AMINAT®-CB is a multifunctional preservative system developed for personal care formulators, particularly for skin and hair care applications. It combines the potent antimicrobial activity of Ethyl Lauroyl Arginate HCl (LAE®) with Benzyl Alcohol and Cinnamic Acid. The inclusion of Cinnamic Acid provides a synergistic effect specifically targeting molds, ensuring robust protection even in complex formulations.
Key Benefits
- Broad-Spectrum Synergy: Combines multiple actives to reinforce antimicrobial efficacy, especially in formulas with high ingredient counts.
- Enhanced Antifungal Activity: Cinnamic acid acts synergistically with LAE® to provide superior protection against molds.
- Cationic Conditioning: Due to its cationic nature, it provides additional smoothness to both skin and hair.
- Excellent Safety Profile: The LAE® molecule is rapidly metabolized into natural compounds (arginine and lauric acid) common in the human diet.
- Global Acceptance: Contains ingredients recognized as GRAS (Generally Recognized as Safe) by the FDA.
Handling & Formulation Guidelines
Unlike some cationic actives, AMINAT®-CB is designed for versatility and ease of use in diverse formulations.
Compatibility & Stability
- Anionic Tolerance: This blend is uniquely suitable for formulations with high anionic surfactant content (like shampoos) or anionic thickeners (such as Xanthan Gum, Carbomer, or Bentonite)
Incorporation
- Flexible Processing: As a liquid, it can be added to emulsions at any stage of manufacturing: the water phase, oily phase, during emulsification, or after cooling
