Preservative effectiveness against mold: Phenoxyethanol SA vs Ethylhexylglycerin
Asked by: t.siamsiam.s
On: September 04, 2017
Product Type:
Cosmetics
Question
What is the difference in mold control effectiveness between Phenoxyethanol SA and Ethylhexylglycerin? Is Phenoxyethanol alone effective against mold?
Answer
Based on the information provided, Ethylhexylglycerin and Phenoxyethanol SA are comparable in their effectiveness against mold.
- Phenoxyethanol SA contains Sorbic Acid, which is effective in controlling mold.
- Ethylhexylglycerin is also effective against mold and is sometimes used together with Phenoxyethanol (which is weak against mold on its own) to enhance mold control.
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