Lubrizol debuts paraben alternative
This article was originally published in The Rose Sheet
Executive Summary
With the negative perception of paraben and formaldehyde preservatives in the marketplace, and shift to food-grade preservatives like sodium benzoate, Lubrizol Corporation releases Carbopol Aqua SF-2 polymer. Product is a "rheology modifier" that "delivers high clarity and superior suspension in the 4 to 6 pH range," says the Cleveland, Ohio-based company in a Sept. 13 release. Product will accommodate natural preservatives that require a pH level near 5 without sacrificing formulation clarity or flow properties, according to Lubrizol. "Now formulators can display colorful beads, sparkling pearls and exfoliating scrubs while also achieving claims of 'paraben-free,' 'formaldehyde-free,' 'preservative-free' and even 'skin neutral pH,'" firm explains. Potential uses for the polymer include clear bath gels, body scrubs with suspended microcapsules, facial scrubs with exfoliating beads, anti-acne facial cleansers with salicylic acid, pearlescent shampoos and soap-based cleansers