Ingredient Glossary

Chloroxylenol (PCMX)

Chloroxylenol (PCMX)

Chloroxylenol PCMX (CAS 88-04-0) is the active in Dettol — an EU Annex Vpermitted preservative. Halal, 100% synthetic. 3 formulas for Pakistaniantibacterial soaps, shampoos & face washes.

Chloroxylenol (PCMX)

Chloroxylenol PCMX (CAS 88-04-0) is the active in Dettol — an EU Annex Vpermitted preservative. Halal, 100% synthetic. 3 formulas for Pakistaniantibacterial soaps, shampoos & face washes.

Optiphen Plus Liquid

Optiphen Plus Liquid is Pakistan's professional broad-spectrum preservative system — paraben-free, formaldehyde-free, halal-certified. EU Annex V permitted.

Optiphen Plus Liquid

Optiphen Plus Liquid is Pakistan's professional broad-spectrum preservative system — paraben-free, formaldehyde-free, halal-certified. EU Annex V permitted.

Zinc Pyrithione

Zinc Pyrithione (ZPT, CAS 13463-41-7) is the world's most clinically proven anti-dandruff active — halal, DRAP-permitted, FDA OTC approved at up to 2% in rinse-off scalp care products.

Zinc Pyrithione

Zinc Pyrithione (ZPT, CAS 13463-41-7) is the world's most clinically proven anti-dandruff active — halal, DRAP-permitted, FDA OTC approved at up to 2% in rinse-off scalp care products.

Sodium Benzoate

Sodium Benzoate (CAS 532-32-1) is Pakistan's most cost-effective cosmetic preservative. EU Annex V permitted, halal verified, pH-activated antimicrobial for face washes, toners, and shampoos.

Sodium Benzoate

Sodium Benzoate (CAS 532-32-1) is Pakistan's most cost-effective cosmetic preservative. EU Annex V permitted, halal verified, pH-activated antimicrobial for face washes, toners, and shampoos.

Propyl Paraben

Propyl Paraben (PROPYLPARABEN, CAS 94-13-3) is a broad-spectrum antifungal preservative permitted under EU Cosmetics Regulation Annex V. Halal, SCCS-reviewed, and the lowest cost-per-dose system for Pakistani cosmetic formulators.

Propyl Paraben

Propyl Paraben (PROPYLPARABEN, CAS 94-13-3) is a broad-spectrum antifungal preservative permitted under EU Cosmetics Regulation Annex V. Halal, SCCS-reviewed, and the lowest cost-per-dose system for Pakistani cosmetic formulators.

Potassium Sorbate

Potassium Sorbate (E202, CAS 24634-61-5) is a halal, Ecocert-approved cosmetic preservative. EU Annex V permitted at 0.6% max — the clean beauty standard for Pakistani formulators.

Potassium Sorbate

Potassium Sorbate (E202, CAS 24634-61-5) is a halal, Ecocert-approved cosmetic preservative. EU Annex V permitted at 0.6% max — the clean beauty standard for Pakistani formulators.

Phenoxyethanol

Phenoxyethanol (CAS 122-99-6) is the world's most widely used paraben-free cosmetic preservative — EU Annex V approved at max 1%, halal, and stable in Pakistan's tropical climate.

Phenoxyethanol

Phenoxyethanol (CAS 122-99-6) is the world's most widely used paraben-free cosmetic preservative — EU Annex V approved at max 1%, halal, and stable in Pakistan's tropical climate.

Methyl Paraben

Methyl Paraben is a widely used broad-spectrum preservative for cosmetics, lotions & shampoos. Effective at low concentrations. EU-regulated, halal-compatible.

Methyl Paraben

Methyl Paraben is a widely used broad-spectrum preservative for cosmetics, lotions & shampoos. Effective at low concentrations. EU-regulated, halal-compatible.

Germall Plus Liquid

Germall Plus Liquid is Pakistan's first-choice broad-spectrum cosmetic preservative — Diazolidinyl Urea + IPBC dual-mechanism blend protecting every water-based formula at just 0.3%.

Germall Plus Liquid

Germall Plus Liquid is Pakistan's first-choice broad-spectrum cosmetic preservative — Diazolidinyl Urea + IPBC dual-mechanism blend protecting every water-based formula at just 0.3%.

Formalin (Formaldehyde)

Formalin (formaldehyde, CAS 50-00-0) — EU Annex II PROHIBITED cosmetic ingredient, IARC Group 1 carcinogen. Pakistan's laboratory fixative standard. Regulation, safety & FRP alternatives guide.

Formalin (Formaldehyde)

Formalin (formaldehyde, CAS 50-00-0) — EU Annex II PROHIBITED cosmetic ingredient, IARC Group 1 carcinogen. Pakistan's laboratory fixative standard. Regulation, safety & FRP alternatives guide.

DMDM Hydantoin

DMDM Hydantoin (CAS 6440-58-0, Glydant®) is a broad-spectrum formaldehyde-releasing preservative, EU Annex V permitted at ≤0.6%, halal-certified, ideal for Pakistani shampoos and skin care.

DMDM Hydantoin

DMDM Hydantoin (CAS 6440-58-0, Glydant®) is a broad-spectrum formaldehyde-releasing preservative, EU Annex V permitted at ≤0.6%, halal-certified, ideal for Pakistani shampoos and skin care.

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