Omnicare IT
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Description
This high-purity, broad-spectrum liquid preservative is specially formulated to protect rinse-off personal care products by preventing the growth of bacteria, yeast, and mold. It helps extend product shelf life while maintaining safety and quality, making it ideal for use in items like shampoos, body washes, and facial cleansers.
INCI
Aqua, Magnesium Nitrate, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Methylisothiazolinone, Magnesium Chloride
Stand Out Traits
- Broad-Spectrum Protection: Effectively controls bacteria, yeast, and mold, ensuring product safety.
- Versatile Use: Suitable for a wide range of rinse-off personal care products like shampoos, conditioners, and shower gels.
- Stability Support: Helps extend the shelf life of products by protecting against microbial contamination.
Customisation Tips
- The maximum allowable level of Omnicare IT in personal care products is 0.1% (15 ppm active ingredient).
- Avoid temperatures above 55°C after adding Omnicare IT to prevent ingredient degradation.
- Maintain pH levels below 8.5 to preserve the stability of the active ingredients.
Uses
- Shampoos: Helps preserve the product by preventing bacterial, yeast, and mold growth, ensuring long-lasting freshness and safety.
- Hair Conditioners: Maintains product integrity by protecting against microbial contamination, enhancing shelf life.
- Liquid Soaps: Safeguards the formula from microbial growth, keeping the soap safe and effective for longer.
- Bubble Baths: Ensures product stability by inhibiting the growth of harmful microorganisms in the formula.
- Shower Gels: Protects against bacteria and mold, ensuring the product remains safe, fresh, and effective.
Physical + Chemical Properties
Appearance: Colourless to slightly yellowish
Odour: Mild
Density at 20°C: 1,017 – 1,037 g/cm3
pH (20°C): 3, 5 ± 0,3
Solubility: Freely soluble in water and most alcohols
Shelf life: 18 months from date of manufacture when stored between 20-25°C in original unopened containers
Stash It Right
Storage Conditions: Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area.
Container Recommendations: Use tightly sealed, corrosion-resistant containers.
Handling Precautions: Use PPE (gloves, goggles) when handling to prevent skin and eye irritation.