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Speciality Excipients

Preservation systems, chelating agents, and processing aids for matrix stabilization.

Dehydroacetic Acid / Sodium Dehydroacetate

Description

Organic antimicrobial pyranone compound.

Unique Properties

Widely accepted organic preservative that prevents bacterial growth in low-pH formulations.

o-Cymen-5-ol (IPMP / Isopropyl Methylphenol)

Description

Isomeric monoterpene phenol related to thymol.

Unique Properties

Potent non-irritating antiseptic with proven biofilm destruction in acne and oral care.

4'-Hydroxyacetophenone (SymSave H)

Description

Synthetic phenolic active antioxidant and preservative booster.

Unique Properties

Soothes skin irritation and inhibits microbial proliferation in hurdle technology preservation.

Benzalkonium Chloride

Description

Quaternary ammonium antiseptic and cationic bactericide.

Unique Properties

Rapid membrane-disrupting antimicrobial active in hand cleansers and topical preparations.

Ketoconazole

Description

Synthetic broad-spectrum imidazole antifungal active.

Unique Properties

Inhibits fungal ergosterol synthesis, acting as the clinical gold standard for severe dandruff and seborrhea.

Chlorocresol (PCMC)

Description

Chlorinated phenolic bactericidal and antifungal compound.

Unique Properties

Resistant to degradation and highly effective in heavy creams and therapeutic ointments.

Benzethonium Chloride

Description

Synthetic quaternary ammonium antimicrobial salt.

Unique Properties

Potent surfactant-compatible antiseptic effective against a wide spectrum of bacteria.

Benzoyl Peroxide

Description

Organic peroxide oxidizing antibacterial agent.

Unique Properties

Releases free radical oxygen into pores to eradicate Cutibacterium acnes without inducing antibiotic resistance.

Selenium Disulfide

Description

Inorganic compound of selenium and sulfur.

Unique Properties

Suppresses epidermal hyperkeratosis and eliminates Pityrosporum yeasts in anti-dandruff treatments.

Ammonium Thioglycolate (KOPCOLATE A)

Description

Ammonium salt of thioglycolic acid.

Unique Properties

Reduces keratin disulfide bonds to soften hair for permanent waving and straightening.

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