Seqens Personal Care introduces AdvensProtect 2-EHG Green, a 100% biobased ethylhexylglycerin designed to elevate sustainability and efficacy in modern personal care formulations. Crafted at Seqens' UK affiliate, Chemoxy, this multifunctional addresses the rising demand for eco-conscious and high-performance solutions.
Broad-ranging Benefits for Skin Care, Deodorants and Preservation
AdvensProtect 2-EHG Green offers several key benefits including the following, per the company.
- Skin care: The ingredient improves skin feel, softness and moisturization for an enhanced sensory profile.
- Deodorant efficacy: It fights odor-causing bacteria, adding value to deodorants and personal hygiene products.
- Preservative booster: It effectively enhances traditional preservatives and other antimicrobial substances.
Formulation Advantages and Technical Properties
AdvensProtect 2-EHG Green is designed to seamlessly integrate into diverse formulations and offers key features such as:
- a clear liquid form, with oil-soluble and water-miscible compatibility;
- pH and temperature independence, making it suitable for cold processing; and
- versatility to enhance other preservatives and multifunctional ingredients, such as Seqens' AdvensProtect PHE, AdvensProtect 5 Green and AdvensProtect 8 Green.
Recommended use levels range between 0.3 - 1.0%, providing formulators flexibility during development. With a shelf life of two years under recommended storage conditions, AdvensProtect 2-EHG Green will reportedly ensure stability and reliable performance in formulations.
Product Applications and Alternative Format
Designed for use in skin care and deodorant formulations, AdvensProtect 2-EHG Green delivers both functional benefits and a sustainable edge, the company reports. It is also available in an alternative form, AdvensProtect 2-EHG Plus Green, stabilized with natural tocopherol for enhanced performance.
