Natamycin (50%, From Bacteria Fermentation)
Food
Code: 7655
Natural preservatives Obtained by incubation of Streptomyces natalensis bacteria.
Preservative-Free
Natamycin is a natural preservative. Obtained by incubation of Streptomyces natalensis bacteria.
Believe control effect Yeast (Yeast) and Mold (mold) is good, but susceptible to bacteria. Therefore popularly used in conjunction with Nisin Which has a good bacteria control effect
Use in formulations to act as preservatives Can be claimed as Preservative-free because Nisin Not on the list of preservatives set by the FDA
Usage: For all kinds of products To protect
Mixing method: Soluble in water (maximum water solubility about 0.4%), effective in the pH range 4-7, should be used in conjunction with Nisin To make it broad-spectrum preservative
Rate of use: 0.1-0.4%
Product characteristics: Light color powder
Solubility: Can dissolve in water (Check the dissolution rate)
Storage: Can be stored at room temperature But close the bottle tightly And sealed from direct sunlight or heat, the product is at least 2 years old
INCI Name : Natamycin 50%, Lactose 50%
* Before the production of finished cosmetics for sale, formula developer or manufacturer A challenge test is to be performed to determine the efficacy and suitability of the preservative to the cosmetic formulation. Always before production and sales *
- Room (25-40C)
- 24 Months from manufacturing or testing date.
- Add into water phase. Heat tolerant.
- Avoid heat above 80C
- 4.00 - 7.00
- Soluble in Water
- Cream, Lotion, Clear Gel, Toner, Mask, Scrub, Liquid Soap, Bar Soap (pH <7), Shampoo, Conditioner, Cleanser, Hair Styling, Lip, Eye Shadow, Brush-on, Foundation, Primer, Concealer, Deodorant, Oral Care, Mascara, Eye Liner, Depilatory, Sun Screen
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| Test Name | Specification |
|---|---|
| Description | White to creamy-white crystalline powder |
| Identification | Complies with the requirements |
| Assay | ≥50.0% |
| Loss on drying | ≤8.0% |
| pH | 5.5~7.5 |
| Sulphated ash | ≤0.5% |
| Heavy metals (as Pb) | 10mg/kg maximum |
| Lead | 2mg/kg maximum |
| Arsenic | 3mg/kg maximum |
| Mercury | 1mg/kg maximum |
| Total plate count | 100CFU/g maximum |
| Coliforms | 25g Negative |
| E.coli | 25g Negative |
| Salmonella | 25g Negative |
| Listeria monocytogenes | 25g Negative |