Personal Care

Geogard® Line of Products

Trusted Next-Generation Preservation

–– Globally-approved alternatives to traditional chemistries Lonza’s Geogard® line is a product platform, offering a variety of
–– Broad-spectrum protection single-active and blended preservatives capable of providing effective
–– Compliance with ECOCERT, COSMOS, NATRUE and Soil Association product protection whilst avoiding use of traditional or more controversial
–– Wide formulation latitude and pH tolerance chemistries.

The line is further characterised by its provision of products with

acceptance by organisations such as ECOCERT, COSMOS, the Soil Associ-
ation and NATRUE , and attributes such as Generally Recognised As Safe
(GRAS) and non-GMO ingredients.
Geogard® 111A and 111S
INCI Name:
Geogard® 111A – Dehydroacetic Acid
Geogard® 111S – Sodium Dehydroacetate
Geogard® 111A and Geogard® 111S offer reliable antifungal efficacy
at a low “in-use” cost. Geogard® 111A is based on dehydroacetic
acid (DHA); and Geogard® 111S is sodium dehydroacetate, the water
soluble form of DHA. These preservatives have a wide range of global
regulatory acceptance for many personal care and cosmetic applica-
tions. Test data comparing Geogard® 111A and 111S to parabens show
higher efficacy and substantially better performance in low to neutral
pH formulations.
Geogard® 22 1
INCI Name: Dehydroacetic Acid (and) Benzyl Alcohol
Geogard® 221 is a synergistic blend featuring dehydroacetic acid and
benzyl alcohol as the active ingredients. This product provides broad
spectrum efficacy and low cost in use. Geogard® 221 has a wide range
of global regulatory acceptance for many personal care and cosmetic
applications. Tests comparing Geogard® 221 to parabens and paraben
blends indicate higher efficacy and better performance in formulations
with a low to neutral pH.
Geogard Ultra™
INCI Name: Sodium Benzoate (and) Gluconolactone
Geogard Ultra™ is a synergistic, patented blend designed to provide
broad spectrum preservation in personal care and cosmetic formula-
tions. The active ingredients, sodium benzoate and naturally-derived
gluconolactone, are widely used in the food industry for pH adjustment
and preservation. It has a wide range of global regulatory acceptance
for many personal care and cosmetic applications.
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Geogard® ECT
INCI Name: Benzyl Alcohol (and) Salicylic Acid (and) Glycerin (and)
Sorbic Acid
Geogard® ECT is a unique, patented combination of benzyl alcohol,
salicylic acid, glycerin and sorbic acid, which are well accepted in a
wide range of personal care products. The novel composition of this
antimicrobial blend offers a low cost in use as well as broad spectrum
protection in a diverse range of products against Gram-positive and
Gram-negative bacteria, yeast and molds at wide pH ranges. Geogard®
ECT has a wide range of global regulatory acceptance for personal care
products.
Geogard® LSA
INCI Name: Butylene Glycol (and) Benzyl Alcohol (and) Sorbic Acid
(and) Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride (and) Lauryl Alcohol (and) Myristyl
Alcohol
Geogard® LSA is a highly efficacious broad spectrum antimicrobial
which has been designed to protect the integrity of personal care
products. It is comprised of several non-traditional ingredients which
have wide global approvals and are easy to use within formulation.
Geogard® LSA blend is compatible with most raw materials used in per-
sonal care and has also been shown to be effective in wipes formula-
tions. Its efficacy can be seen at pH’s ranging from 3-6 with a low use
level between 1-2%.
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