Substances found in the Thyme plant have the ability to kill germs. High security Therefore, it is commonly used as a preservative.

Commonly used in oral care products

Thyme Kill™ (o-Cymen-5-ol or Isopropyl methylphenol - IPMP) is a substance found in the Thyme tree that has the effect of killing germs. High security Therefore, it is commonly used as a preservative.

Popularly called the trade name BIOSOL.

Thyme Kill™ sold by the company It is a synthetic type. To have a structure that matches Substances found naturally from the thyme plant.

Thyme Kill™ is effective in killing germs mostly at a concentration of 0.05%, with the FDA specifying a maximum use of 0.1% for cosmetic products.

Thyme Kill™ should be used together with other preservatives. Thyme Kill™ acts as a Preservative Booster. Examples of suitable preservative pairs are as follows:

1. Thyme Kill™ 0.1% + Mild Preserved Eco 1% for formulas that require high infection control efficiency. (such as a jar of cream that users have the opportunity to frequently and easily experience the cream texture)

2. Thyme Kill™ 0.05% + Mild Preserved Eco 1% for formulas that need to control general infections.

3. Thyme Kill™ 0.1% + Phenoxyethanol 0.5% for formulas that need to control general infections.

Compare the preservatives Thyme Kill™ and Thyme Care™.

1. Both types of natural preservatives have similar structures: Thyme Care™ comes from Thymol and Thyme Kill™ comes from o-Cymen-5-ol, which is an isomer of Thymol.

2. Thyme Care™ has a stronger scent. and is cheaper, but using 0.8% is sufficient to control infection in general formulas Without having to add any other preservatives.

3. Thyme Kill™ has a much lighter scent. It does not affect the smell of the product. But it is more expensive. and should be used in conjunction with other types of preservatives in order to be sufficient to control the infection

Usage: for all kinds of products that want to be protected

Mixing method: Dissolve in Propylene Glycol at the rate of 10 grams of Propylene Glycol per 1 gram of Thyme Kill™.

Usage rate: 0.05-0.1%

Product appearance: crystal appearance powder

Solubility: Can dissolve in Propylene Glycol and other types of Glycol.

Storage: Can be stored at room temperature. But close the bottle cap tightly. Then completely protected from sunlight or heat. The product has a minimum shelf life of 2 years.

INCI Name : o-Cymen-5-ol or Isopropyl methylphenol

*Before producing ready-made cosmetics for sale, the formula developer or manufacturer A challenge test must be done to know the effectiveness and suitability of the preservative for the cosmetic formula. Always before production and distribution*

Examples of products using o-Cymen-5-ol

LANCOME Crème Mousse Confort Creamy Cleanser

La Prairie Extrait of skin caviar firming complex