Sorbitan Caprylate for enhancing antimicrobial performance

Type of measure: Substitution

Cosmetic formulations are prone to contamination due to their high water content, pH and temperature range and ingredients used, which can act as nutrients.

In the past, parabens, formaldehyde-donors or halogenated products were most frequently used to preserve the formulation. Due to different reasons, these preservative groups are in discussion and can be replaced by a combination of organic acids like benzoic acid, sorbic acid or anisic acid and sorbitan caprylate at a pH < 6.0.

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Published July 26, 2023

Please note that this substance or some of it's compounds are listed in Annex XIV (REACH regulation). This substance some of it's compounds are only allowed to be used, imported, or brought into the market, if authorisation requirements of REACH are fulfilled.

Please be aware that for this carcinogen you need to be more cautious when determining potential skin contact and how to regard dermal exposure in your risk reduction strategy.

Relevance

Carcinogens involved:
Formaldehyde

Sector(s) involved:
Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products

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Company:

Clariant

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General facts

Facts about cancer-causing agents:

The direct costs of carcinogen exposure at work across Europe are estimated at 2.4 billion Euros per year.
Every year, about 120.000 persons get cancer from exposure to carcinogens at work
Annually more than 100.000 people die because of work-related cancer.

Sorbitan Caprylate for enhancing antimicrobial performance

Sorbitan Caprylate for enhancing antimicrobial performance

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