Kalaguard SB
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Kalaguard® SB for HI&I Applications
Preserve Green with Kalaguard® SB from Emerald
Historically, sodium benzoate has been a standard preservative for personal care, food and pharmaceutical applications for decades. Safe and green with no toxicity, Kalaguard® SB from Emerald is the first and only EPA and BPR approved sodium benzoate. Kalaguard® SB is approved federally by the EPA and by the state of California with authorization expected in all states by the end of 2020. Samples are available now for testing!
Characteristics
Attributes of Kalaguard® SB:
- Green and Nature Identical
- Readily Biodegradable
- Listed for Use by Ecolabel and Safer Choice
- Non-Sensitizing, Skin Friendly
- Form: White Grains, Dust Free
- Minimum 99% Purity
- Odorless and Colorless
Comparison of Kalaguard® SB to other preservatives:
| Preservative | Use in Formula | pH Range | Safety Profile | Green Labels | Cost in Use | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CMIT / MIT | 20 ppm | 2 - 8 | Limited | Limited | $ | Skin Sensitizer |
| MIT / BIT | 300 ppm | Limited | Limited | $$ | Skin Sensitizer | |
| Kalaguard® SB | 0.1% - 1.5% | 2 - 7.5 | High | High | $ | Color Stable, No Labeling of End Product |
| Phenoxyethanol | 1% | 4 - 8 | Limited | Limited | $$$$ | Not EPA FIFRA Approved |
| Potassium Sorbate | 2 - 7 | High | High | $$$ | Yellowing Issue | |
| Lactic Acid | 0.1% - 1% | 2 - 4 | Medium | Medium | $$$ | Corrosive, Limited Efficacy |
Formulation Examples
Kalaguard® SB can be used in many HI&I applications including wipes, towelettes, soaps, liquid cleaners, furniture care products, leather care products, floor care products, detergents and fabric softeners.
FABRIC CONDITIONER, PH 3.0
PCPC M3 METHOD - DOUBLE INOCULATION, INITIAL AND 7 DAYS
| Component | Purpose | Wt% |
| Water | Carrier | Q.S. |
| Kalaguard® SB | Preservative | 0.1 |
| Methyl bis [ethyl (tallowate)] -2- hydroxethyl ammonium methyl sulfate | Cationic Surfactant | 5.0 |
| Phosphoric Acid | pH Adjuster | to pH 3.0 |
LAUNDRY DETERGENT, PH 6.5
| Component | Purpose | Wt% |
| Water | Carrier | Q.S. |
| C12 - C15 Alcohol Ethyoxlates, 7 moles EO | Surfactant | 10.00 |
| Sodium Lauryl Sulfate | Surfactant | 10.00 |
| Sodium Glutamate Diacetate | Chelator | .25 |
| Sodium Citrate | Builder | 3.00 |
| Glycerin | Humectant | 3.00 |
| Kalaguard® SB | Preservative | 1.00 |
| Citric Acid | pH Adjuster | to pH 6.5 |
Our technical team is available to help you formulate or reformulate any of your formulations!
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