1. Personal Care

• Broad-Spectrum Preservative: This means the preservative is effective against a wide variety of microorganisms—both bacteria (Gram-positive and Gram-negative) and fungi (yeasts and molds). Because personal care products like shampoos, conditioners, creams, lotions, and wet wipes contain water and organic ingredients, they are prone to microbial contamination. A broad-spectrum preservative ensures product safety, extending shelf life and preventing spoilage or infections in end users.
• Formaldehyde-Free Solution: Many traditional preservatives release formaldehyde or contain parabens, which consumers increasingly avoid due to safety and sensitivity concerns. A “formaldehyde-free” preservative provides effective protection without releasing harmful compounds, making the product safer, more skin-friendly, and compliant with stricter global cosmetic regulations. This also improves consumer acceptance, especially in natural and sensitive-skin formulations.
• Compatibility: A good preservative must remain active in different formulation environments. These preservatives are stable and effective across a broad pH range (typically pH 3–10), which covers most cosmetic and personal care formulations. They also work well with a variety of ingredients such as surfactants, oils, emulsifiers, and thickeners. This ensures formulators don’t have to compromise product texture, performance, or aesthetics while maintaining microbial safety.