Your needs: measuring and analyzing the preservatives present in your cosmetic products in accordance with current regulations
The role of preservatives in cosmetic products is multifaceted: protecting them from all types of contamination, such as bacteria, while ensuring that the product remains preserved over time. Preservatives help maintain the good stability of the cosmetic product. Poor preservation can lead to product degradation (odor, properties, etc.) and may also pose a potential risk to consumers.
There are two types of preservatives:
- Antibacterial/antifungal agents: their purpose is to limit the growth of microorganisms such as fungi and bacteria
- Antioxidants: their purpose is to limit the oxidation of the cosmetic product
The use of preservatives in cosmetic products is regulated by maximum concentration limits. This is why measuring preservatives in cosmetic products is an essential step for cosmetics manufacturers.
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Our solutions: supporting you in analyzing and measuring preservatives in your cosmetic products using specialized analytical equipment
FILAB laboratory supports cosmetics manufacturers in analyzing, measuring and monitoring preservatives in their cosmetic products. With its state-of-the-art analytical equipment, the FILAB laboratory team provides tailored support for the analysis and measurement of the following preservatives in cosmetic products:
Organic acids and other preservatives:
Methylisothiazolinone and methylchloroisothiazolinone
Salicylic acid
Dehydroacetic acid (and its salt, sodium dehydroacetate)
Parabens (methylparaben, ethylparaben, propylparaben, butylparaben)
Sorbic acid (and its salt, potassium sorbate)
Benzoic acid (and its salt, sodium benzoate)
Glycols and other preservative-like ingredients:
Preservatives analyzed by gas chromatography (GC)
Preservatives analyzed by high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC)
Methylparaben
Propylparaben
Butylparaben
Methylchloroisothiazolinone (CMIT)
Sorbic acid or potassium sorbate
O-cymen-5-ol
Finally, levulinic acid is analyzed by ion chromatography
