This essential reference book, Preservatives for Cosmetics, 2nd Edition, is of vital importance to formulators and finished-goods marketers from both a regulatory and new ingredient standpoint. Updated from his 1996 original, author David C. Steinberg has added several new sections, including:
- A review of water activity (HACCP)
- Non-preservative ingredients that act as preservatives
Formulators are acutely aware of the need to adequately preserve their products to ensure the product's safety and be in compliance with the US Food & Drug Administration, EU and other international regulations. Steinberg reviews the current provisions and requirements of several regulatory bodies.
This valuable reference includes chapters on:
- Common Preservatives
- Other Preservatives
- Combinations and Solutions
- Preservatives as Active Ingredients
- "Natural" Preservatives
- Non-Traditional Preservatives
- Water Activity (HACCP)
- Antioxidants
- Chelating Agents
Expert Reviews
"I found that David Steinberg's Preservatives for Cosmetics was a useful reference because it presented a great deal of information on preservatives in succinct, easy-to-understand text and tables. Besides updating preservative material in the second edition, Mr. Steinberg's inclusion of personal experiences and insights brings the subject to life and helps the reader understand the interplay between scientific and regulatory issues."
—Don Orth, PhD
World-renown Microbiologist
"I fully support this effort to update the monograph on the general subject on preservatives. It is vital that formulators and regulators learn about these substances. This book should be a welcome reference work for all participants in the cosmetic industry."
—Martin Rieger, PhD
Cosmetics & Toiletries magazine contributor
David Steinberg has taken great care to ensure that this volume is an excellent read. It is well indexed, and so functions as a ready reference manual. The author's sense of humor is allowed to come through without diminishing from his scholarship. Highly recommended!
Read the full review from IFSCC magazine—vol. 9, no 1/2006
—Trevor G. Blease, PhD
Applications Expert
Uniqema, Wilton, UK
David C. Steinberg is president of Steinberg and Associates, a cosmetic consulting firm. Steinberg writes a column for Cosmetics & Toiletries magazine and is a fellow in the Society of Cosmetic Chemists. He is an adjunct professor at Farleigh Dickinson University and an instructor for the Society of Cosmetic Chemists and a past president of the Society of Cosmetic Chemists.
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