{"title":"Formulation Essentials","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover BYC Lab’s formulation essentials for professional and independent cosmetic formulation. 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Do not freeze.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor external cosmetic formulation use only.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Documentation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eCertificate of Analysis (COA)  \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1048\/2086\/7420\/files\/BYC_LAB_COA_Liquid_GPLUS_2026-001_PDF.pdf?v=1789434699\" title=\"Liquid Germall Plus COA\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eView PDF\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSafety Data Sheet (SDS)  \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1048\/2086\/7420\/files\/BYC_LAB_SDS_Liquid_GPLUS_2026-001_PDF.pdf?v=1789434663\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Liquid Germall Plus SDS\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eView PDF\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BYC Lab","offers":[{"title":"30 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washes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMicellar waters and other water-based cleansing products\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is particularly useful in formulations where trace minerals may affect product appearance, stability or preservative performance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFormulation Guidance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTypical Recommended Usage Levels\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGeneral cosmetic formulations:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 0.05%–0.20%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eToners, essences and serums:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 0.05%–0.10%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFacial creams and body lotions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 0.05%–0.15%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShampoos, shower gels and liquid soaps:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 0.10%–0.20%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHigh-mineral or hard-water systems:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Up to 0.50%, where technically justified\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse the minimum effective concentration appropriate for the formulation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSolubility and Incorporation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDisodium EDTA is soluble in water and practically insoluble in ethanol and most organic solvents.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdd directly to the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eaqueous phase\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, preferably during the initial water-phase preparation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDissolve completely in water before adding other ingredients or heating the batch.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProcessing Temperature\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDisodium EDTA may be added at room temperature or below 60°C.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe supplied technical guidance indicates stability under normal cosmetic manufacturing conditions up to approximately 75°C.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvoid prolonged exposure to temperatures above 80°C in combination with strongly acidic or alkaline conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended Formulation pH\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEffective chelation range:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e pH 4.0–8.0\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReported stability range:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e pH 3.0–9.0\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe pH of a 5% aqueous solution of this raw material is specified at 4.0–5.0 at 25°C. This is a material specification, not the required pH of the finished cosmetic product.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompatibility Considerations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDisodium EDTA is compatible with many commonly used cosmetic ingredients, including:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnionic, amphoteric and nonionic surfactants\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGlycerin and propanediol\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHyaluronic acid and other humectants\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBotanical extracts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon preservative systems\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eXanthan gum and carbomer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDisodium EDTA binds metal ions by design. Formulators should assess its suitability in systems containing ingredients that depend on available metal ions, particularly where metal-ion concentration or activity is important.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvoid contact with strong oxidising agents during storage and handling.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImportant Formulation Note\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDisodium EDTA is a functional formulation ingredient rather than a direct skin-treatment active. 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