Caprylhydroxamic acid is a synthetic chelating agent derived from coconut-sourced caprylic acid. It is a biostatic hurdle technology designed to prevent microbial growth across a wide pH range of 4 to 8. The combination of CHA with medium-chain terminal diols such as caprylyl glycol, glyceryl caprylate or caprylyl glyceryl ether provides broad-spectrum protection against contamination by bacteria, yeast and mold. It is also used as a preservative in cosmetics and personal care products.
Benefit title : Effective Chelating Agent Benefit Description : Caprylhydroxamic acid is a strong chelating agent, particularly for Iron III, which inhibits microbial growth. Benefit title : Broad-Spectrum Preservation Benefit Description : Caprylhydroxamic acid, when combined with MCTDs, provides broad-spectrum protection against bacteria, yeast, and mold.
Safe for daily use and won't irritate sensitive skin
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Caprylhydroxamic acid is a synthetic ingredient derived from coconut-sourced caprylic acid.
Safe as used in the present practices of the industry.
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Caprylhydroxamic acid is a synthetic chelating agent that helps protect cosmetic formulas from destabilizing metal ions. It also works as a preservative, having the ability to prevent mold growth in water-based formulas. This ingredient has great flexibility since it works in all types of cosmetic formulas, including waterless (anhydrous) and its efficacy is not pH-dependent. It is sometimes combined with humectants such as glycerin or propanediol to support aesthetics or a more conventional, broad-spectrum preservative system. Recommended usage levels of caprylhydroxamic acid go from 0.05–0.25% in leave-on and rinse-off products.
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