Preservatives for Cosmetics

This essential reference book, Preservatives for Cosmetics, Second Edition is of vital importance to formulators and finished-goods marketers from both a regulatory and new ingredient standpoint. Updated from his 1996 original, author David Steinberg has added several new sections including a review of water activity and HACCP as well as non-preservative ingredients that act as preservatives.Formulators are acutely aware of the need to adequately preserve their products to ensure the product s safety and be in compliance with the US Food & Drug Administration, EU and other international regulations. Steinberg reviews the current provisions and requirements of several regulatory bodies plus includes chapters on: Common Preservatives Other Preservatives Combinations and Solutions Preservatives as Active Ingredients Natural Preservatives Non-Traditional Preservatives Water Activity (HACCP) Antioxidants Chelating AgentsSave valuable research time by having this important reference book in your lab!