Water Soluble PF preservative
aka "Germall Plus Liquid"

Ingredients :
International Nomenclature of Cosmetic Ingredients (INCI):
Propylene Glycol (and) Diazolidinyl Urea (and) Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate

Common Name Ingredient Listing (FDA Approved):
Propylene Glycol (and) Diazolidinyl Urea (and) Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate


  

Excellent broad spectrum antimicrobial preservative. No known inactivators. Compatible with virtually all cosmetic ingredients. Good for water based formulas. Not to be used in sprays or aerosols.

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:
Soaps. Lotions. Skincare Formulas. Not for Lips.

Interesting Facts:
Paraben Free.
Manufacturing Temperatures: No Higher than 122ºF
Formula pH: 3-8 Restrictions
Effective Against: Bacteria, Mold, Yeast.
Sold by Weight.

Recommended usage rates are provided only as a guideline for proper preservation. All new formulations should be challenge tested to ensure preservative efficacy.

I can NOT request that the USPS or UPS drive or deliver your item in a COOLED truck or vehicle.  Yes I know, i have to put this here....

So if you live in a HOT/warm climate, do not order in the summer.

DIRECTIONS:

Slowly stir into liquids at a temperature below 122°F (50°C). Common uses for this product are clear gels 0.1-0.5%, laundry soaps 0.1-0.5%, fabric softeners 0.1-0.5%, dish soaps 0.1-0.5%, lotions and creams 0.1-0.5% and water based formulations 0.1-0.5%.  This product preserves foaming washes, high water content formulations and any formulation pH.

TIPS:  This product is heat sensitive and should be added at a temperature of 122°F (50°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.  Not to be used in sprays and aerosols.

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

a little more technical info - -notice that the degrees are Celsius

Product Name and CAS No.

  • INCI Name: Propylene Glycol (and) Diazolidinyl Urea (and) Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate
  • CAS no: 57-55-6; 78491-02-8

Specifications

  • Appearance: Colorless Liquid
  • Odor: Characteristic
  • Density: 1.15 - 1.25 g/cm3 @ 68°C
  • Boiling Point: 192.22°C
  • Melting Point: - 63.89°C
  • Solubility: Soluble in water.
  • Flashpoint: 98.89°C 

Use in Cosmetics and Shampoo Crafting

  • Fully compatible with cationic, anionic, or non-anionic surfactants and emulsifiers, as well as proteins.
  • Normal use levels of 0.05-0.2% will preserve most systems
  • Safe for both leave-on and rinse-off products
  • Can be used in a wide ph range (3.0-8.0)
  • Water soluble up to 1.0 %

Recommended use lever: 0.1 % - 0.5 % of total formulation weight

Directions: Add to formulation at temps of

50 degrees C (122 degrees F) or lower.