Broad-Spectrum Preservative Blend Whole Foods Listed
Natural broad-spectrum antimicrobial blend in powder form consisting of glucono-delta-lactone (microbial fermentation of corn) which has chelating and hydrating benefits and sodium benzoate (food grade preservative). Non-GMO. Free flowing white powder, water soluble.
INCI Name: Gluconolactone, sodium benzoate, calcium gluconate
Applications: All kinds of skin & hair care products (incl. emulsions, aqueous & anhydrous systems), sun care products, makeup products.
Manufacture: Proprietary blend of three antimicrobial agents. Gluconolactone is produced from an aqueous gluconic acid solution by dehydration involving azeotropic distillation with alcohols, followed by crystallization from the alcohol-containing residue. Calcium gluconate is produced by neutralization of gluconic acid with lime. Sodium benzoate is produced by the neutralization of benzoic acid with sodium bicarbonate.
Animal Testing: Not animal tested
GMO: GMO-free
Vegan: Does not contain animal derived components