Origin: Fermented from lactic acid bacteria Leuconostoc Kimichii. Suitable for natural and organic cosmetics.
Leucidal is almost odourless and is able to preserve a product by acidifying its environment and through the production of a peptide that it produces as a defence mechanism.
Microbial Action: Broad Spectrum protection but may require a secondary preservative in challenging products such as those with clays, exfoliant particles or herbal extracts. We recommend Preservative Efficacy Testing before commercialising your product.
Use Levels: 2-4%
Addition Instructions: This has poor heat stability so we recommend adding when the product has cooled to 50°C or less. Effective in a pH range of 3-8.
Please note: This product may come with less than a 9 month shelf life. If used within the specified shelf life, it will not affect the preservative efficacy in a product.
New Directions Australia Pty Ltd. does not supply food grade raw materials and therefore cannot waive GST.
Prior to use: Customers should always refer to the Material Safety Data Sheet / Specification Sheet OR the ingredients label as affixed to each product which are current at the time of supply of the product.
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As the ordinary or otherwise use(s) of products is outside the control of New Directions Australia Pty Ltd., no representation or warranty, expressed or implied, is made as to the effect(s) of such use(s), (including damage or injury), or the results obtained. New Directions Australia Pty Ltd. expressly disclaims responsibility as to the ordinary or otherwise use(s). Furthermore, nothing contained herein should be considered as a recommendation by New Directions Australia Pty Ltd. as to the fitness for any use. The liability of New Directions Australia Pty Ltd. is limited to the value of the goods and does not include any consequential losses.