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Geogard 221 Preservative (Cosgard)

Geogard 221 Preservative (Cosgard)

Ecocert (Cosmos)-approved preservative

  • Preservation approved for natural cosmetics
  • Certified by Ecocert
  • Broad-spectrum preservative.
  • Non-sensitising and does not irritate the skin.
  • Current batch: CN2210328
  • Earliest expiry date: Mar. / 2028

Choose an option:

  • 10ml €2.05
  • 30ml €3.30
  • 50ml €4.95
  • 100ml €8.35
  • 250ml €14.55
  • 500ml €26.85

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Product information

  • INCI: Benzyl Alcohol, Dehydroacetic Acid, water
  • pH level: 2 - 7
  • Country of origin: Italy
  • Hygroscopic: No
  • CS4983
  • CAS number: 100-51-6, 520-45-6
Price range Geogard 221 Preservative (Cosgard) at Mi Cosmética Casera from 2,05 € to 26,85 € across 6 sizes.
Prices always include VAT.

Description

Geogard 221 preservative is effective against a wide range of microorganisms (including moulds, fungi, yeasts and bacteria), allowing use across a broad pH range.
It provides stability when cosmetics are stored for long periods, without refrigeration.

At low concentrations, it is effective for making any cosmetic product.

Benefit from a broad-spectrum preservative approved by Ecocert (Cosmos) for making natural cosmetics.

  • Appearance: clear, pale-yellow liquid with a mild characteristic odour.
  • Composition:
    • Benzyl alcohol: 85.0 - 89.0%
    • Dehydroacetic acid: 7.7 - 8.3%
    • Water: 4.5 - 5.5%

Use level: from 0,2 to 0,8%. pH: between 2 and 6,5. Solubility: 1,060 g/ml

Manufactured without animal or plant material (or genetically modified components).
Permitted by ECOCERT in certified ecological and organic cosmetics.
Accepted under Soil Association and Natrue standards.
Global approval (including Japan).
Not tested on animals.


INCI: Benzyl alcohol, Dehydroacetic acid, Water.
  • Broad-spectrum preservative system, most effective at acidic pH levels up to 6,5-7.
  • Appearance. Clear, pale-yellow liquid.
  • Broad range of effectiveness against bacteria and especially fungi and yeasts. pH between 3 and 6,5-7.
  • Particularly indicated for preserving aqueous systems, surfactants, emulsions and oils.
  • Use in natural and organic cosmetics under COSMOS, Ecocert, Soil Association, BDIH, ICEA and NaTrue certifications.
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More technical information

Certificate of analysis:

  • Benzyl alcohol: 85.0-89.0%
  • Dehydroacetic acid: 7.7-8.3%
  • Water: 4.5-5.5%
  • Density (@20°C): 1.060 g/mL.
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Reviews

Customer reviews 19 item(s)

Filled star Filled star Filled star Filled star Filled star A very good preservative
Buenísimo .  - posted on 20/03/2026
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Translated review. A must-have for all my products
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Muy buen conservante

Un imprescindible para todos mis productos

Pros (original): Todas

Cons (original): Ninguna

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Me G.  - posted on 19/05/2025
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Translated review. A staple for preserving products
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Un 10

Un básico para conservar los productosv

Pros (original): Todas

Cons (original): Ninguna

  - posted on 06/04/2025
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Translated review. Everything is OK
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Todo ok

  - posted on 27/07/2023
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Translated review. I use it for gels and shampoos.
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Lo uso para geles y champús.

  - posted on 11/12/2022
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Translated review. A must-have for making your own cosmetics. Very good value for money.
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Imprescindible para hacer tu propia cosmética. Muy buena relación calidad-precio.

  - posted on 09/09/2022
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Me gusta este producto

Filled star Filled star Filled star Filled star Filled star very good
Ines O.  - posted on 22/12/2021
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Translated review. I use it to preserve my blends
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muy bien

lo utilizo para conservar mis mezclas

Filled star Filled star Filled star Filled star Empty star It is a good preservative
Lydia L.  - posted on 05/04/2021
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Translated review. It preserves products well, but I do not recommend it for facial products because of its smell
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Es buen conservante

Conserva bien los productos, pero no aconsejo para productos faciales por su olor

Filled star Filled star Filled star Filled star Empty star It does its job
Vivi S.  - posted on 21/03/2021
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Translated review. I do not like the smell it leaves in creams, but I know that is how it is
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Cumple su función

No me gusta el olor que deja en las cremas pero se que es así

Filled star Filled star Filled star Filled star Filled star I like it a lot
Vivi S.  - posted on 24/02/2021
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Translated review. Ideal for preserving
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Me gusta mucho

Ideal para conservar