KATHON™ CG II

Description:

KATHON™ CG II is a safe, effective, broad-spectrum, globally approved preservative for salt-sensitive rinse-off hair and skin care products.

Used in:

• Hair care additives
• Skin care additives

Advantages:

• Isothiazolinone chemistry based on 30-year track record
• Low toxicity at recommended levels
• Environmentally acceptable, rapidly biodegradable, and not bioaccumulating
• Broad spectrum of activity
• Worldwide registrations, including Japan
• No color or odor imparted to cosmetic products

Properties:

Physical and Chemical Properties These properties are typical but do not constitute specifications.
Appearance	clear liquid
Color	APHA = 100
Odor	mild
Copper nitrate, %	0.15 – 0.17
Magnesium nitrate, %	1.4 – 2.7
Specific Gravity	1.21
pH (as manufactured)	1.7 – 3.7
Stability	Stable at least one year at ambient temperatures and at least 6 months at 50°C