Kathon CG-III Methylchloroisothiazolone, Methylisothiazolone

Kathon CG-III (5-chloro-2-methyl-4-isothiazolin-3-one, 2-methyl-4-isothiazolin-3-one).

Preserving agent for cosmetic products and hygiene products.

Provides reliable protection even at very low concentrations. Has a constant ratio of active components 3:1, maximizing the efficiency of conservation.

Does not contain the stabilization of salts, does not dilute the gel system.

The preserving agent Kathon CG (methyl -, isothiazolinone) has a very broad spectrum of action: it prevents the growth of bacteria, yeasts and moulds.

Unstable at temperatures above 35-40C, rapidly oxidized in the light. It should be noted that at low concentrations of derivatives of isothiazolinone recognized as safe preservatives not only in Europe and the US but also in Japan, which is known for the most stringent legislation in the field of health consumers of cosmetics. Preserving agent "Kathon CG" contains two derivatives of sotia-Solana, providing a uniquely wide spectrum of antimicrobial activity.

This preserving agent is active both against fungi and against bacteria (no need to apply multiple preserving agent in one product, which is very often practiced). Minimum ingredients Kathon CG preservative against fungi and bacteria is lowest compared with other cosmetic preserving agents.

Dosage of a preservative: 0.1 % — rinse-off products; 0,05 % — leave it on the skin products. This is one of the few preserving agents permitted for use worldwide, including USA, European Union countries, Japan and Russia.

The list of consumers of the preserving agent include such companies as Unilever/Lever, Procter and Gamble, Johnson & Johnson, Colgate-Palmolive, Sara Lee, Gillette, Revlon, etc.

By the undisputed advantages of Kathon CG is the fact that it is not a formaldehyde-releasing preserving agent and, therefore, do not change color cosmetics.

Biocide Kathon CG has several advantages compared to other commonly used preserving agents:

• good compatibility with surfactants and emulsifiers regardless of their ionic nature;

• the efficiency in the whole range of pH values typical for cosmetic products;

• gives cosmetics no color or smell.