Geogard® Boost PGC

Geogard® Boost PGC is a clear, low-odor liquid designed to enhance the efficacy of traditional and natural preservation systems. As a preservative potentiator, it allows formulators to achieve broad-spectrum protection against bacteria, yeast, and mold while utilizing lower overall concentrations of active preservatives.

Key Features & Benefits

  • Preservative Reduction: Enables optimized, lower usage levels of primary preservatives without sacrificing safety.
  • Broad Synergy: Fully compatible with both organic acids (like Levulinic or Benzoic acid) and aromatic alcohols (like Benzyl Alcohol).
  • Wide pH Versatility: Maintains efficacy across a broad pH spectrum.
  • 100% Bio-based: Naturally derived and suitable for sustainable, eco-conscious hair and skin care.

Formulation & Solubility Profile

  • System Performance: Demonstrates strong efficacy in hair conditioners, hair gels, and skin lotions.
  • Application Stability: Suitable for both leave-on and rinse-off products.
  • Solubility Matrix:
    • High Solubility: Propylene Glycol, Ethanol, Mineral Oil, and Vegetable Oil (e.g., Sunflower).
    • Surfactant Friendly: Readily soluble in surfactant-based and emulsion formulations.
    • Limited Solubility: Only slightly soluble in water; dispersible in glycerin and alkyl sulfates: not soluble in silicones such as Dimethicone

Key Specification
Ingredient Details
Primary Function(s)
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INCI Name
Propylene glycol caprylate
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Free from Annex V or Preservative Free
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Cosmetic Science Criteria for Geogard® Boost PGC

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Green Criteria for Geogard® Boost PGC

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