We’re pleased to showcase Neolone® PH Max, an innovative preservative from LANXESS, as our first Product of the Month for 2026. Neolone® PH Max is a novel preservative blend of Phenoxyethanol and Pelargonic acid, a naturally derived multifunctional ingredient from sunflower oil. It offers outstanding broad-spectrum efficacy against bacteria and fungi for various rinse-off and leave-on personal care products.
Neolone® PH Max is applicable for a broad pH range of 3 – 10 and is provided as a convenient liquid drop-in solution, combining chelating and antioxidant attributes in one powerful formulation package.
Why Choose Neolone® PH Max for your next formulation?
- Readily biodegradable & naturally derived multifunctional ingredient
- Broad spectrum protection against both bacteria as well as fungi
- Better efficacy profile than benchmarks at the same dosing level
- Reduces the need for synthetic preservatives and offers chelating and antioxidant properties
- Applicable for a broad pH range of 3–10
- Low toxicity and non-sensitising profile
Neolone® PH Max is ideal for various rinse-off/leave-on applications, in particular for creams, lotions, and serums.
Other Neolone® Grades Available
We are pleased to offer a number of other Neolone® preservatives, each designed to support broad-spectrum antimicrobial activity and also deliver added formulation benefits like emollience, skin conditioning, and improved stability:
- Neolone® BF – A 50:50 blend of Benzyl alcohol and Phenoxyethanol that offers robust preservation for a broad range of water-based products, including baby care, colour cosmetics and hair care.
- Neolone® BioG – A sustainable broad spectrum preservative based on Ethyl Lauroyl Arginate HCl with excellent broad-spectrum activity against gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria, moulds, and yeasts. It meets ISO 16128 standard and is COSMOS and NATRUE raw material certified.
- Neolone® CF – A blend of Phenoxyethanol and Caprylyl glycol for a preservation system that conditions as well as protects. Ideal for water-based products requiring both microbial stability and moisturising qualities.
- Neolone® HF – A blend of Phenoxyethanol and Ethylhexylglycerin that provides strong, broad-spectrum efficacy as well as skin conditioning benefits, in a blend optimised for rinse-off systems like shampoos and shower gels.
Want To Find Out More?
To request samples of Neolone® PH Max (or any other grades), to see further technical data or to get specific formulation support, please contact the HARKE UK & Ireland technical team.
