Preservative - Water Soluble
Formerly known as Germaben II. Ashland Chemical is the manufacturer and owner of the trademark Germaben II. We have received legal notice that small suppliers may no longer use the brand name of the product.Therefore on 11/20/2017 we have changed the product name as they have requested.

Effective against Gram-positive & Gram-negative bacteria as well as yeast and mold. Recommended to preserve water containing formulations such as liquid soaps as well as those containing proteins and extracts. Can also use in lotion, shave cream and hair conditioner.

Why People Use This Product:
This is a preservative that is intended to prevent bacteria, mold and fungal growth in products.

Popular Products That Use This Ingredient:
Soap & Washes. Common Skincare Formulas.
Not for Lip Products.
Formulas Containing Less than 25% Oil.

Interesting Facts:
Manufacturing Temperatures: 140º F
Formula pH: 3-7.5
Effective Against: Bacteria, Mold, Yeast


Physical Form: Clear Viscous Liquid
Solubility: Soluble in Water
Country of Origin: United States

Storage: Room temperature. Air tight container.
Best Used By: One year from date of purchase.
Shelf Life Once Used in Manufacturing: One year from manufacturing date.

Country Of Origin: United States

This product is not on the CA Prop 65 list of toxic chemicals.

This product conforms to the reporting requirements of California Proposition 65 (Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986). We are conforming to the regulation by reporting the existence, or lack thereof, of ingredients deemed reportable by the above mentioned regulations via a Safety Data Sheet (SDS), in Section 15 "Regulatory Information." Ingredients from Natural Food Sources (NFS) and are exempt from reporting in accordance with Title 27, § 25501(a).

Directions:

DIRECTIONS: Slowly stir into liquids at a temperature below 140°F (60°C). Recommended use levels are 0.5-1% of total formula weight. This product preserves products made with LESS THAN 25% oils and any formulation pH.

TIPS: This product is heat sensitive and should be added at a temperature of 140°F (60°C) or below. The recommended usage rates are provided only as a guideline to proper preservation. All new formulations should be tested to ensure preservative efficacy.

STORAGE: Store in an airtight, cool, dark location. When stored properly, best used within 1 year from date of purchase.

WARNING: Not approved for lip products.

CAUTION: For external use only. Keep out of reach of children and pets.

Ingredients:
International Nomenclature of Cosmetic Ingredients (INCI):
Propylene Glycol (and) Diazolidinyl Urea (and) Methylparaben (and) Propylparaben

Common Name Ingredient Listing (FDA Approved):
Propylene Glycol, Diazolidinyl Urea, Methylparaben, Propylparaben

Available Sizes:
2 oz $12.45
1 lb $53.95
9 lb $440.95
44 lb (Bulk) $1316.95