Used in shampoo, conditioner, hair colour, body wash, lotion, sunscreen, mascara, shaving cream, hairspray, makeup remover, liquid soaps, and detergents.
Uses
Kathon C G is mostly used in rinse-off personal care formulations for its ability to fight bacteria and prolong the shelf life and performance of products.
Benefits
• Protects against microbial contamination
• Works against gram +ve and gram -ve bacteria, molds, and yeasts
• Does not release formaldehyde
• Cost effective
Usage Rate
Recommended use level is 0.06-0.10%
Strengths
It does not impart colour or odour to cosmetic products, is not bioaccumulating, and is rapidly biodegradable.
Caution
Kathon C G, is a widely used preservative found in liquid cosmetic and personal care products. It is a combination of two isothiazolinones called methylisothiazolinone and methylchloroisothiazolinone. Both the chemicals inhibit bacterial growth in cosmetic products on their own, but they are most commonly used as a mixture in products.
This rapidly biodegradable preservative is broad-spectrum and is environmentally acceptable, non-bioaccumulating and does not impart colour or odour to formulations. It is commonly used in rinse-off hair and skincare products like shampoos, conditioners, body wash/shower gels, and liquid hand soaps.