Lexgard® MHG Natural MB
Methylheptylglycerin
100% Natural Preservation Component & Anti-Soaping Agent
Lexgard® MHG Natural MB is a multi-benefit component that protects formulations from microbial growth, provides odor control, and minimizes or eliminates soaping in emulsions.
- Bacteriostatic booster
- Odor control benefits in deodorant applications
- Anti-soaping agent in emulsions
- Pair with silicone alternative emollient for non-soaping silicone-free emulsions
- Multifunctional medium chain glyceryl ether
- Entirely plant-based
- Effective in emulsions, creams and lotions in addition to surfactant-based products such as shower gels, facial cleansers and shampoos
- Free of parabens, formaldehyde donors, MIT, phenoxyethanol, and other traditional preservatives
- Building block for a customized Hurdle Technology system
Micro Summary
- Controls bacteria (gram +/-) and yeast
- Use in combination with mold control agent for broad spectrum protection
Standards & Certifications
100% Natural
100% USDA certified biobased content
Natural Origin Index: 1.0
Readily Biodegradable
NATRUE Approved
NSF/ANSI 305 Approved
Clean Beauty Preferred
Vegan & Cruelty-free
Halal Certified
Kosher Compliant
RSPO Mass Balanced Certified
Additional Information
How to Use
Recommended Use Level for Preservation:
- O/W Emulsion: 0.5 - 1.5%
- O/W Sunscreens: 1.0 - 1.5%
- Cleansers: 1.0 - 1.5%
- Wipe Juices: 1.0 - 1.5%
Recommended Use Level for Anti-Soaping Emulsion:
- 1.5 - 2.0%
Use Instruction:
- For use in cold or hot process
- Mix well before using
- Add to water phase (below 80°C) or during cool down phase (~40°C)
- For clear formulations, solubilize using LexSolv™ Essential
Please request an Alternative Preservation Formulators Guide for more information
Science Behind
This alternative preservation component contributes to creating a hostile environment for microbial growth as part of a Hurdle Technology approach. Lexgard® MHG Natural MB can be a complete system for certain formulations or a component of your broad spectrum customized system.
Methylheptylglycerin is a multifunctional component. It is an anti-soaping agent and skin conditioning agent that prevents the growth of bacteria in formulation.
Preservation Mechanism of Action
Medium-chain amphiphilic compound that interacts with cell membranes (lipid bilayers) enhancing cell permeability.
Deodorant Odor Control Mechanism of Action
Interacts with gram+ bacteria, e.g. Staphylococcus hominis, the gram+ bacteria in the underarm area that is responsible for excreting the malodor-causing thioalcohol
Anti-Soaping Emulsions Mechanism of Action
Amphiphilic methyl-branched C8 carbon chain has higher dynamic surface activity than long chain emulsifiers and reduces emulsifier adsorption at the air-water interface
Sustainable Design
Sustainability is embedded in INOLEX's design philosophy. Lexgard® MHG Natural MB design was guided by the Principles of Green Chemistry and life cycle thinking.
Green Chemistry & Sustainable Life Cycle Highlights:
- renewable feedstocks
- readily biodegradable
- safe catalysts used
- no solvents used
- non-aqueous product
- benign starting materials makes for safer chemical synthesis
- contributes to a safely preserved formula for consumer use
Primary Feedstocks
- Castor
- Palm
For more information about the origin and processing of this ingredient, please request a Technical & Regulatory Dossier.
Request Lexgard® MHG Natural MB Complimentary Items
Certificate of Analysis
Formulation Guide
Pricing
Product Consultation
Product Presentation
Specification Sheet
Technical & Regulatory Dossier
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