Properties:
EverGuard^TM LAE-20^COSMOS is based on a 20% solution of Ethyl lauroyl arginate HCl in glycerin.
Ethyl lauroyl arginate HCl, a GRAS preservative, is synthesized from naturally occurring substance - lauric acid, L-arginine and ethanol. It combines a high antimicrobial efficacy with low toxicity, non-sensitizing and non skin irritating features.
It can provide smoothness to skin and hair because of its cationic nature. Due to its cationic surfactant chemical structure, the main characteristic of this molecule is a wide range of antimicrobial property against bacteria (such as Gram positive and Gram negative), moulds and yeasts. Additionally, Ethyl lauroyl arginate HCl as food additive, offers a remarkable degree of safety.

Applications:
EverGuard^TM LAE-20 is a multifunctional innovative product that can be used by the formulators as preservative in personal care products (creams, lotions, body milks, hair conditioners, etc) and as an active ingredient in soaps, antidandruff shampoos,deodorants and oral care products.

Use Levels:
Common personal care products, except makeup products, oral products and spray products: 0.25 - 2.0%;
Soap, dandruff shampoo and spray deodorant: 0.25 - 4.0%.