Preservative - Water Soluble/O25 (Compare to Germaben II-E)

International Nomenclature of Cosmetic Ingredients (INCI):
Propylene Glycol, Diazolidinyl Urea, Methylparaben, Propylparaben

Common Name Ingredient Listing (FDA Approved):
Propylene Glycol, Diazolidinyl Urea, Methylparaben, Propylparaben

Directions:

DIRECTIONS: Slowly stir into liquids at a temperature below 140°F (60°C). Recommended use levels are 0.5-1% of total formula weight. This product preserves products made with MORE THAN 25% oils and any formulation pH.

TIPS: This product is heat sensitive and should be added at a temperature of 140°F (60°C) or below. The recommended usage rates are provided only as a guideline to proper preservation. All new formulations should be tested to ensure preservative efficacy.

STORAGE: Store in an airtight, cool, dark location. When stored properly, best used within 1 year from date of purchase.

WARNING: Not approved for lip products.

CAUTION: For external use only. Keep out of reach of children and pets.

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Average Customer Rating:

(25 Reviews)

PRODUCT REVIEWS

Taneka • District of Columbia Date Submitted:  07/06/2019 I Recommend This Product!

"Thank you!" COMMENTS:  So glad I found this product for my creams. Blends well and I have not had any mold thus far. PRODUCT USED IN:   Lotions, Creams & Butters

Pam • Missouri Date Submitted:  02/15/2018 I Recommend This Product!

"A little goes a long way" COMMENTS:  Easy to use product. Blends well without changing consistently of product. Will continue to purchase. PRODUCT USED IN:   Exfoliants & Sugar Scrubs, Lip Care, Lotion Bars & Sticks, Lotions, Creams & Butters THINGS I LIKE   THINGS I'D LIKE TO CHANGE • Everything • Nothing

sharon • Georgia Date Submitted:  12/29/2017 I Recommend This Product!

"preservatives" COMMENTS:  I only used this for a few shower gels and I guess it's working because I haven't had any spoilage problems. Also i didn't need to use much to make it effective. PRODUCT USED IN:   Liquid Soap & Washes THINGS I LIKE   THINGS I'D LIKE TO CHANGE • a little goes a long way. • no odor • easy to use • nothing

Debi • Arkansas Date Submitted:  11/01/2017 I Recommend This Product!

"Awesome preservative" COMMENTS:  I use this in all my oil/water creations!! Always great results! PRODUCT USED IN:   Lotions, Creams & Butters THINGS I LIKE   THINGS I'D LIKE TO CHANGE • Preserves great • Doesn’t thin products • Easy to use

Silvia • Puerto Rico Date Submitted:  12/08/2016 I Recommend This Product!

"Easy to use" COMMENTS:  This product is really easy to use. I always add it to scrubs to avoid any bacterial growth. PRODUCT USED IN:   Soap - Melt & Pour, Liquid Soap & Washes, Exfoliants & Sugar Scrubs

Pam • Michigan Date Submitted:  06/27/2016 I Recommend This Product!

"Works good" COMMENTS:  Good product I use it often PRODUCT USED IN:   Soap - Shave Shampoo, Liquid Soap & Washes, Face Care, Hair Care THINGS I LIKE   THINGS I'D LIKE TO CHANGE • Ok price • Wish it came in a 4 ounce bottle

Jamie • Arizona Date Submitted:  06/16/2016 I Recommend This Product!

"Germaben II E" COMMENTS:  My go to all spectrum preservative for lotions and scrubs....never have had any product issues using this preservative and if you make products for sale better to be safe than sorry. PRODUCT USED IN:   Lotions, Creams & Butters

Allen • Virginia Date Submitted:  06/09/2016 I Recommend This Product!

"Works great " COMMENTS:  Used this product in my lotions and body butters with no issues. PRODUCT USED IN:   Exfoliants & Sugar Scrubs, Face Care, Lotions, Creams & Butters

laura • Kentucky Date Submitted:  05/03/2016 I Recommend This Product!

"Works great!" COMMENTS:  Used in sugar scrubs! Incorporates great! PRODUCT USED IN:   Lotions, Creams & Butters

Deanna • Missouri Date Submitted:  04/12/2016 I Recommend This Product!

"My main go to preservative." COMMENTS:  This is my favorite preservative. Ive never had it change the thickness or color or smell of my products. It works great. PRODUCT USED IN:   Body Sprays & Perfume, Lotions, Creams & Butters

Mary • California Date Submitted:  02/25/2016 I Recommend This Product!

"Germaben II E" COMMENTS:  This is so easy to use. Keeps product from going bad. Will be purchasing again. PRODUCT USED IN:   Body Sprays & Perfume, Exfoliants & Sugar Scrubs, Lotions, Creams & Butters

sabrina • Florida Date Submitted:  12/04/2015 I Recommend This Product!

"Germaben II E" COMMENTS:  Germaben II E. Awesome product. Works great. PRODUCT USED IN:   Exfoliants & Sugar Scrubs, Lotions, Creams & Butters

Kathy • Oklahoma Date Submitted:  09/28/2015 I Recommend This Product!

"Seems to work well" COMMENTS:  This product seems to work well. PRODUCT USED IN:   Exfoliants & Sugar Scrubs, Lotions, Creams & Butters, Massage Oils

Ana • Florida Date Submitted:  03/26/2015 I Recommend This Product!

"works good" COMMENTS:  No complicated measurements. PRODUCT USED IN:   Exfoliants & Sugar Scrubs, Face Care, Hair Care, Lotions, Creams & Butters

Kari • Nevada Date Submitted:  01/30/2015 I Recommend This Product!

"So Glad I bought this!" COMMENTS:  Very satisfied with ease of use and quality. PRODUCT USED IN:   Lotions, Creams & Butters

Meghan  • Florida Date Submitted:  11/14/2014 I Recommend This Product!

"Great product " COMMENTS:  This is another preservative that I love to use in my creams and lotions, I have never had any issue with mold or bacteria and it's free of parabans. PRODUCT USED IN:   Lotions, Creams & Butters

Barbara • Ohio Date Submitted:  11/07/2014 I Recommend This Product!

"Easy to use." COMMENTS:  Works very well to preserve and stop the "yuckies" from growing in your products. Easy to incorporate into products as well. PRODUCT USED IN:   Lotion Bars & Sticks, Lotions, Creams & Butters, Massage Oils

Flakes • Ohio Date Submitted:  09/22/2014 I Recommend This Product!

"I'm Happy" COMMENTS:  I used this product because I make my own natural hair products, I use pure Aloe Vera gel in my hair butter and it was causing it to mold and turn rancid. I finally decided to use a preservative after doing a little research and finding that there is no such thing as an "organic" or "natural" preservative. I used this product along with some fragrance oils and I am LOVING the results!! :) PRODUCT USED IN:   Lotions, Creams & Butters

buttermeup • Nevada Date Submitted:  08/28/2014 I Recommend This Product!

"I will keep using" COMMENTS:  When I first started making lotions, it hadn't even occurred to me that I needed a preservative because I was only making for myself. This is the first one ive tried and I haven't had any problems PRODUCT USED IN:   Lotions, Creams & Butters

pam • Texas Date Submitted:  07/23/2014 I Recommend This Product!

"good" COMMENTS:  works great! PRODUCT USED IN:   Soap - Melt & Pour, Soap - Hot Process, Liquid Soap & Washes, Bath Fizzies & Salts, Body Sprays & Perfume, Exfoliants & Sugar Scrubs, Face Care, Hair Care, Lip Care, Lotion Bars & Sticks, Lotions, Creams & Butters, Mineral Makeup, Room & Linen Sprays, Candles - Paraffin, Candles - Soy

nancy • Arizona Date Submitted:  04/02/2014 I Recommend This Product!

"Excellent Product" COMMENTS:  I order this product as a preservative and in the past 2 years I have not had any problems with my lotions molding or going bad. I highly recommend this especially if making goat milk lotion as I do. PRODUCT USED IN:   Lotions, Creams & Butters

FelCie • Anguilla Date Submitted:  03/13/2014 I Recommend This Product!

"Does the job" COMMENTS:  I use this in my oil based scrubs just for that extra protection. I feel you can warn customers about not getting the product in water but there's no guarantee that they will. Adding this preservative just gives me that peace of mind that my products will stay protected. I'm completely happy with it. PRODUCT USED IN:   Exfoliants & Sugar Scrubs

Cornelia  • Utah Date Submitted:  02/04/2014 I Recommend This Product!

"love" COMMENTS:  Such a nice texture. I just love it! PRODUCT USED IN:   Exfoliants & Sugar Scrubs, Lotions, Creams & Butters

STEPHANIE • North Carolina Date Submitted:  12/23/2013 I Recommend This Product!

"Great!" COMMENTS:  Love that its keeps the bacteria and mold down in the scrub that I sell. PRODUCT USED IN:   Exfoliants & Sugar Scrubs THINGS I LIKE   THINGS I'D LIKE TO CHANGE • does exactly what it said it will do!

Josephine • Massachusetts Date Submitted:  07/30/2013 I Recommend This Product!

"A little goes a long way. " COMMENTS:  No ickys yet. Can't complain. PRODUCT USED IN:   Bath Fizzies & Salts

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CC Questions And Answers

"can i use this in an oil and sugar based only product?" Click Here To View 1 answer(s) Posted By: Amanda    |   November 10, 2024 Email Me When This Question Gets Answered

Staff Answer No this preservative is water soluble, You can use Preservative - Sorbic Acid +2 PF in a sugar scrub.   Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: November 29, 2024 Was this answer helpful? Yes | No

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"Can I use this product in goat milk and honey body lotion base which I am using other oils and powders?(honey powder and buttermilk powder), also is it safe for foaming body scrub?" Click Here To View 1 answer(s) Posted By: Venus D   |   October 06, 2022 Email Me When This Question Gets Answered

Staff Answer We recommend restricting additives to 5% by weight for best results when using the base. You will not need additional preservative.   Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: November 10, 2022 Was this answer helpful? Yes | No

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"I’m making a body butter contain Shea,mango,and Kokum butter with sunflower oil and jojoba oil,I wanted a preservative because I’m concerned about people getting water in the product from being fresh out of the shower, and don’t want to take the risk of potential bacterial growth, is this the right preservative for me or would there be a better recommendation at a 2% preservative level?" Click Here To View 1 answer(s) Posted By: Sierra   |   January 11, 2022 Email Me When This Question Gets Answered

Staff Answer This preservative can be used for that, but we recommend using at 1%.   Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: February 01, 2022 Was this answer helpful? Yes | No

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"Hello, I am looking for any effective preservatives for a facial emulsion I make containing 85% oils. I want to make sure the steeped tea(liquid) I add remains pure and safe. What do you suggest?" Click Here To View 1 answer(s) Posted By: Lisa   |   June 25, 2020 Email Me When This Question Gets Answered

Staff Answer This preservative can be used in your face product. You can also use Sorbic + PF, Water Soluble PF or Phenoxyethanol + CG. You also want to be sure you test your product with whatever preservative you choose so you know it is the proper one for your product.   Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: June 26, 2020 Was this answer helpful? Yes | No

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"Is this the right preservative for me to use for my rose water toner? " Click Here To View 1 answer(s) Posted By: ALLURE BEAUTY   |   February 17, 2020 Email Me When This Question Gets Answered

Staff Answer This preservative is for products containing over 25% oils and butters. Toners are mostly water so this probably is not the correct preservative to use. You may want to look at the ones that are water-soluble and check the ingredients for each. Some contain parabens which some people prefer to stay away from.   Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: February 17, 2020 Was this answer helpful? Yes | No

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"I bought Germaben IIE per Anne Watson's instructions, to make a lotion that includes goat milk. Can I also use this product in other lotions that don't have the high oil content, or do I need to buy an additional preservative for lower-oil products? Meaning, is Germaben IIE merely overkill on a lower-oil product, or will it actually be ineffective in such a product?" Click Here To View 1 answer(s) Posted By: Karen   |   May 30, 2019 Email Me When This Question Gets Answered

Staff Answer It is best to use preservatives appropriate for the product. Germaben II, as you know, is for products with at least 25% oils. This also works great in scrubs. It is fine to use in a lotion without milk products or high oil content but it is always important to test any product/preservative for compatibility.   Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: May 31, 2019 Was this answer helpful? Yes | No

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"I am making a whipped butter with coconut oil, aloe vera gel, avocado oil, but no water. Is this the preservative for me? Thanks" Click Here To View 1 answer(s) Posted By: LB   |   February 08, 2019 Email Me When This Question Gets Answered

Staff Answer Since your product contains no water and is not a product that will be used in the bath or shower, you do not need a preservative. You should use an anti-oxidant such as Vitamin E or ROE (Rosemary Oleoresin) to help keep the oils and butters from going rancid. The Aloe Vera Gel does contain water but has its own preservative added.   Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: February 11, 2019 Was this answer helpful? Yes | No

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"Can I use this in a body spray & my charcoal mud mask? How much would I use? " Click Here To View 1 answer(s) Posted By: Jennifer   |   August 13, 2018 Email Me When This Question Gets Answered

Staff Answer This preservative is for products using more than 25% oils. We are assuming your body spray is water based and would work well with Preservative-Water Soluble PF. The directions state this should be used at 0.1-0.5%. This can also be used for the face mask.   Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: August 15, 2018 Was this answer helpful? Yes | No

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"So if I were making a face wash with witch hazel, oil, water...What preservative would I use?" Click Here To View 1 answer(s) Posted By: Rebecca   |   May 18, 2018 Email Me When This Question Gets Answered

Staff Answer We would recommend using Preservative-Water Soluble PF. The Preservative-Water Soluble/O25 is for products containing over 25% fixed oils/butters. You would need to decide which one works best for your product according to the actual recipe.   Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: May 21, 2018 Was this answer helpful? Yes | No

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"Can you please tell me what the shelf life is for lotions made that for the profile for this preservative?" Click Here To View 1 answer(s) Posted By: Jami   |   May 16, 2018 Email Me When This Question Gets Answered

Staff Answer Using the correct percentage of preservative, your lotion should last at least one year.   Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: May 17, 2018 Was this answer helpful? Yes | No

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"Can this be used in body spray?" Click Here To View 1 answer(s) Posted By: Deanne   |   April 24, 2018 Email Me When This Question Gets Answered

Staff Answer We have not used this preservative in a body spray but there should not be a problem in this type of product.   Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: April 25, 2018 Was this answer helpful? Yes | No

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"What ratio to other oil or ingredients should this preservative be? I'm making a cream eye shadows that uses vitamin E oil and 91% rubbing alcohol." Click Here To View 1 answer(s) Posted By: Mark   |   March 13, 2017 Email Me When This Question Gets Answered

Staff Answer Recommended use levels are 0.5-1% of total formula weight.   Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: March 13, 2017 Was this answer helpful? Yes | No

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"Is this a good preservative for milk based lotions and solid lotion bars? If not, what is? Thanks." Click Here To View 1 answer(s) Posted By: Courtney   |   March 06, 2016 Email Me When This Question Gets Answered

Staff Answer No, we suggest using Phenonip for your lotion bars and Optiphen Plus for your lotions.   Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: March 10, 2016 Was this answer helpful? Yes | No

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"If I were to put fruit in my bath bombs would I need a preservative? " Click Here To View 1 answer(s) Posted By: Momo   |   June 23, 2015 Email Me When This Question Gets Answered

Staff Answer Preservatives are necessary when incorporating water into a product. I do not believe that adding a preservative will help combat mold or fungus if you intend to use fresh or dried fruit. It would be best to use a fruit scented fragrance oil and botanicals such as orange peel pieces to enhance your product.   Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: June 29, 2015 Was this answer helpful? Yes | No

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"I'm confused...it says to use this product as a preservative in any products containing more than 25% butters/oils, but reading some of the other Q&As, it seems to only be necessary when water is also added to a product. Say I'm making a body cream, primarily consisting of butters and oils, and no actual H2O is added, would I still need to use this preservative?" Click Here To View 1 answer(s) Posted By: Bianca   |   September 15, 2014 Email Me When This Question Gets Answered

Staff Answer Germabem II E can be added to a lotion that has more than 25% oils and butter. This will prevent the lotion from spoiling too fast. If your recipe does not contain any water or water based additives and your customers will not be introducing water through use then you do not need a preservative at all. Preservatives such as Germaben II E will not prevent oils and butters from going rancid. You can add an antioxidant such as Vitamin E or Rosemary Oleoresin Extract to extend the shelf life of oils   Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: September 16, 2014 Was this answer helpful? Yes | No

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"is there something that can replace Germaben II E that is paraben-free?" Click Here To View 1 answer(s) Posted By: kheierah   |   May 22, 2014 Email Me When This Question Gets Answered

Staff Answer Both Germall Plus and Optiphen Plus are paraben free. Please check the product information to see which is compatible with your recipe.   Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: May 22, 2014 Was this answer helpful? Yes | No

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"How much germaben II E do I add to how much distilled water? I need the recipe. Thank you" Click Here To View 1 answer(s) Posted By: Sam   |   February 18, 2014 Email Me When This Question Gets Answered

Staff Answer We have a chart in our learning library that was designed to make percent calculations simple. Here is a link to this chart: http://www.wholesalesuppliesplus.com/PDFS/ConversionChart.pdf. This recommended use for this product is 0.5 - 1%. If you are using 16oz of water 0.5% would be approximately 2.5ml or 1/2 tsp. and 1% would be approximately 5ml or 1 tsp. Please feel free to call customer service for further assistance. Thank you! 1-800-359-0944   Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: February 18, 2014 (2) Found this helpful. Was this answer helpful? Yes | No

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"I am making a body scrub where the oil base is about 20% is this the correct preservative to use?" Click Here To View 1 answer(s) Posted By: C   |   February 01, 2014 Email Me When This Question Gets Answered

Staff Answer Hello C, Thank you for your question. As stated in the overview for this product we recommend using this preservative in products with more than 25% oils. Since your recipe only calls for 20% oils I would not recommend using this preservative. Please feel free to call customer service for further assistance. 1-800-359-0944   Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: February 04, 2014 Was this answer helpful? Yes | No

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"Would this product would in goat milk lotion with oils & butters?" Click Here To View 1 answer(s) Posted By: Jill   |   December 28, 2013 Email Me When This Question Gets Answered

Staff Answer Yes, you can. But it depends on how much of your lotion will be butters and oils. This was developed for creams and lotions containing over 25% fixed oils and/or butters.   Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: January 03, 2014 (1) Found this helpful. Was this answer helpful? Yes | No

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"Would this make a facial scrub of honey and ground oats shelf stable? " Click Here To View 1 answer(s) Posted By: Heidi   |   November 30, 2013 Email Me When This Question Gets Answered

Staff Answer This preservative is recommended for formulas that contain more than 25% oil. Whether this preservative will work will depend on if any other ingredients will be in your formula. This product has not been tested in a recipe of only honey and ground oats and, unfortunately, we cannot be sure how it will react if added.   Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: December 11, 2013 Was this answer helpful? Yes | No

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"Do I include ewax & stearic acid amounts when calculating the percentage of oils in my lotion recipe? What does "fixed" oils mean?" Click Here To View 2 answer(s) Posted By: Celestina   |   September 29, 2013 Email Me When This Question Gets Answered

Hello, Yes you would calculate the ewax and stearic acid into your total batch weight. Fixed oils are your base oils that you use in your recipe( also known as carrier oils too). Thank you for your question Erin   Posted By: Erin   |   Date: October 01, 2013 Was this answer helpful? Yes | No

Hi, yes the ewax and stearic acid amounts should included when calculating the percentage of the oils portion in your lotion recipe. Fixed oils refer to the oils and butters such as soybean oil or shea butter.   Posted By: FelCie   |   Date: December 02, 2013 (1) Found this helpful. Was this answer helpful? Yes | No

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"Would this be good to use if it's questionable as far as shelf life of your fragrance oils?" Click Here To View 1 answer(s) Posted By: Thomas   |   November 26, 2013 Email Me When This Question Gets Answered

Staff Answer Germaben II E is a preservative and preservatives only help inhibit the growth of mold and bacteria when water is introduced to a product. To extend the shelf-life of an oil, you would need an antioxidant like Vitamin E or Rosemary Oleoresin Extract.   Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: November 27, 2013 (2) Found this helpful. Was this answer helpful? Yes | No

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"What are parabens and what is their purpose?" Click Here To View 1 answer(s) Posted By: Katherine   |   January 16, 2013 Email Me When This Question Gets Answered

Staff Answer Parabens are chemicals used in cosmetics as preservatives. They are popular because of their broad-spectrum bactericidal and fungicidal properties.   Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: August 07, 2013 (5) Found this helpful. Was this answer helpful? Yes | No