Information on Your Requested Ingredients

Here is information on the ingredients you asked about, including whether they are available in our store and potential alternatives:

• Sodium Benzoate: This is a common preservative used to prevent the growth of yeast, mold, and some bacteria. We do sell Sodium Benzoate. We also have products containing Sodium Benzoate, such as Zinc-Ben (Sodium Benzoate, Zinc Acetate Preservative). As a general alternative preservative, you could consider Global Guard, which is also available.

• Sorbic Acid: Sorbic Acid is another type of preservative effective against yeast and mold, and to a lesser extent, bacteria. We sell Sorbic Acid (Powder). Potassium Sorbate is a related preservative that is also available in the store. Global Guard is another alternative preservative option.

• PEG-150: PEG-150 refers to a group of polyethylene glycol derivatives often used as thickeners in cosmetic formulations, particularly in liquid soaps and shampoos. We have PEG-150 Pentaerythrityl Tetrastearate (similar to Crothix) and PEG-150 Distearate (similar to 6000DS, PEG150DS) available.

• Sodium Citrate: Sodium Citrate is commonly used in formulations to control and stabilize the pH level, acting as a buffer. We sell Sodium Citrate (Trisodium citrate dihydrate).

• Cellulose Gum: Cellulose Gum is another name for Carboxymethyl Cellulose (CMC). It functions as a thickener and gelling agent in various products. We sell Carboxymethyl Cellulose (CMC).

• Malic Acid: Malic Acid is an alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA) often used in cosmetics to adjust the pH of a formulation. We sell Malic Acid (DL-Malic Acid).

All the ingredients you listed are available in our store, either as the specific ingredient or a closely related alternative/form.