In general, preservative effectiveness tests are carried out with the aim of determining how effective the preservative content in a cosmetic product formulation is against selected microorganisms. Preservatives are chemical compounds that inhibit the growth of microorganisms or destroy them. Preservatives, together or alone, aim to prevent the development of microorganisms in these products. Preservatives prevent changes in color, viscosity or odor of the product or visible microbial growth. Therefore, possible infections are prevented for the consumer.
Preservatives commonly used today include, but are not limited to: parabens, formaldehyde derivatives, phenolic compounds, acids (eg sorbic acid, benzoic acid), halogenated compounds, alcohols (eg ethyl alcohol), and quaternary ammonium salts.
Here are a few international standards taken into account in testing carried out in advanced laboratories:
In short, preservative efficacy tests determine the resistance of the test sample to the growth of microorganisms and are an important part of product performance testing. Preservative testing is a test applied to determine how a product will perform during its expected use and how effective an antimicrobial preservative will be. Preservative testing is applied in various sectors where it provides data on how a product will perform after a certain period of time after opening and during use.
Our organization also provides protective effectiveness testing services with its trained and expert staff and advanced technological equipment, among the numerous test, measurement, analysis and evaluation studies it provides for businesses in various sectors.
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