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Citrus grandis seed extract (and) Glycerin, made in USA NOT IN CHINA.
MSDS Constituents: Grapefruit seed extract, glycerin, ascorbic acid (vitamin C).
WHAT IS IT? It's what the grapefruit seed naturally uses to preserve itself. Its chemical description is. Citricidal (quaternary compounds derived from grapefruit bioflavonoids.
Grapefruit Seed Extract is derived from the seeds and membrane portion of the grapefruit. It is reputed to be an effective broad spectrum preservative with anti-microbial properties. Specifically, Grapefruit Seed Extract has demonstrated its ability to kill or inhibit the growth of a wide array of potentially harmful bacteria, fungi, viruses and protozoan parasites.
Usage:
• Can be used in a wide variety of personal care formulation for reliable preservation.
• Soluble in water and alcohol and organic solvents.
• Compatible with most cosmetic raw materials.
• Recommended use levels in a finished formulation are 0.1 to 1.0%.
• It is effective over a broad pH range from 3 – 4.
You may have heard that GSE can be contaminated with harmful elements. This GSE is guaranteed non-contaminated and the Certificate of Analysis data is reproduced here and is available upon request.
CERTIFICATE OF ANALYSIS
Appearance: Yellow to dark yellow-brownish viscous liquid. Complies
Odour: Mild characteristic citrus odour. Complies
Solubility: Soluble in water, alcohol, organic solvents. Complies
pH at 25 degrees Celcius: 2-3
Density: 9.5 lb/gal Complies
Grapefruit seed extractive: 40-45 %
Glycerin USP: 35 – 40 %
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid): 15-20%
Moisture: Max. 2%
Heavy Metals: Absent Complies
Propyl Hydroxybenzoate: Absent Complies
Methyl Hydroxybenzoate: Absent Complies
PCBs: Absent Complies
Best before February 2020
It is increasingly popular in manufacturing circles as a natural preservative, though it is important to note that Grapefruit Seed Extract is not in itself a full-spectrum preservative. I use GSE with other natural preservatives such as citric acid, vitamine E, gum benjamin, myrrh essential oil, other essential oils and botanical extracts.
Main Constituents:
60% Grapefruit Seed Extract
40% Glycerine USP
Recommended Usage: 0.1 to 1.0%
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