EDE-Cide Plus

Broad-Spectrum Preservative Booster with Natural Extracts

INCI Name: Octanediol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Citrus Grandis (grapefruit) Seed Extract, Artemisia Princeps Extract

EDE-Cide Plus is a paraben-free preservative system that safeguards water-based cosmetics from microbial growth. Its synergistic blend of Octanediol and Ethylhexylglycerin, enhanced with Grapefruit Seed and Artemisia princeps extracts, provides reliable broad-spectrum protection at low use levels. Easy to incorporate and effective across a wide pH range, it suits lotions, serums, shampoos, cleansers, and sun care.

Perfect For These Applications

Other cosmetic uses possible—contact us for formulation guidance.

Water-Based Serums & Gels

Provides reliable microbial protection in high-water content formulas without compromising clarity or texture.
Creams & Lotions

Ensures long-term preservation in emulsions, performing well across typical cosmetic pH ranges.
Shampoos & Conditioners

Delivers robust protection for rinse-off hair care and remains effective alongside surfactants and conditioning agents.
Body Washes & Facial Cleansers

Effectively preserves surfactant systems, helping prevent bacteria, yeast, and mold in humid environments.
Sun Care Products

Supports preservation of complex sunscreen systems that face frequent consumer contact and environmental stressors.
Natural & "Clean" Formulations

Provides an effective alternative to parabens and formaldehyde donors, aligning with cleaner label preferences.

How to Use EDE-Cide Plus in Your Formulations

Understanding EDE-Cide Plus

Any product that contains water needs a preservative to prevent harmful bacteria, yeast, and mold from growing. EDE-Cide Plus is a modern, paraben-free preservation system that keeps your products safe and stable from first use to last. It blends proven preservative boosters (Octanediol and Ethylhexylglycerin) with botanical extracts (Grapefruit Seed and Artemisia princeps) known for antimicrobial support—delivering reliable protection at low use levels.

For the formulator, EDE-Cide Plus is a synergistic system: Octanediol and Ethylhexylglycerin enhance membrane disruption and boost efficacy, while the natural extracts contribute additional antimicrobial activity and consumer-friendly label appeal. The result is a versatile, broad-spectrum solution that works across typical pH ranges and plays well in emulsions, surfactant systems, and water gels.

Formulation Tips

Recommended usage is 0.5% to 1.5%. Start around 1.0% for standard lotions and serums; use the higher end for more challenging systems (e.g., high natural content, frequent jar contact, or rinse-off formulations exposed to water).

Add EDE-Cide Plus during the cool-down phase (below 40°C / 104°F) and mix until uniform. If your process requires, you can pre-disperse it in a small amount of oil or a suitable glycol and add it to the oil phase before emulsification. It is broadly compatible with anionic, non-ionic, and cationic systems and performs effectively across a wide pH range common to skin and hair care.

Key Formulation Benefits:

Broad-Spectrum Protection: Helps guard against bacteria, yeast, and mold to maintain product safety and integrity.
Paraben-Free, Clean-Beauty Friendly: Delivers effective preservation without parabens or formaldehyde donors.
Enhanced with Natural Extracts: Includes Grapefruit Seed and Artemisia princeps extracts for added antimicrobial support and label appeal.
Easy to Use: Liquid, low use levels, and simple cool-down addition streamline development and scale-up.
Wide pH Flexibility: Performs across typical cosmetic pH ranges, offering greater formulating freedom.
Broad Compatibility: Suitable for emulsions, water-based gels, surfactant systems, and hair care.

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Benefits	Clean & Natural, Formulation Versatility, Microbial Protection, Paraben-Free, Preservation & Stability, Shelf-Life Extension, Wide pH Range
INCI Name	Octanediol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Citrus Grandis (grapefruit) Seed Extract, Artemisia Princeps Extract
Usage Rate	0.5%-1.5%
Functional Type	Broad-Spectrum Preservatives, Natural Preservative Boosters, Paraben-Free Preservatives, Preservatives & Antimicrobials
Phase Compatibility	Cool-Down Phase, Oil Phase
Application Area	Body, Face, Hair, Scalp
Product Type Suitability	Cleansers, Conditioners, Creams & Lotions, Masks & Treatments, Serums & Essences, Shampoos, Sun Care
Certifications	Naturally Derived
Physical Form	Liquid

Frequently Asked Questions About EDE-Cide Plus

EDE-Cide Plus is a preservative that helps prevent bacteria, yeast, and mold from growing in your product, keeping it safe and stable over its shelf life.

Use 0.5% to 1.5% as supplied. A good starting point for most lotions, creams, and serums is 1.0%.

Add during the cool-down phase (below 40°C / 104°F) and mix until uniform. If needed, pre-disperse in a small amount of oil or glycol and add to the oil phase.

EDE-Cide Plus combines synthetic preservative boosters with natural extracts. It is paraben-free and naturally derived, making it suitable for many clean-beauty concepts.

It performs effectively across a broad pH range commonly used in skin and hair care, offering flexibility during development.

Broad-spectrum means it helps protect against a wide variety of microorganisms, including bacteria, yeast, and mold.

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