Abstract: The invention relates to a composition, which comprises: a)—From 15 weight % to 25 weight % of 1,2-octanediol, b)—From 15 weight % to 25 weight % of benzoic acid, c)—From 50 weight % to 70 weight % of propylene glycol, wherein the content of aromatic alcohol is less or equal to 5 weight % relative to the weight of the liquid concentrate; its use of a composition, for the preservation of cosmetics products, household products or technical products.

Abstract: The invention relates to a composition, which comprises: a)—From 15 weight % to 25 weight % of 1,2-octanediol, b)—From 15 weight % to 25 weight % of benzoic acid, c)—From 50 weight % to 70 weight % of propylene glycol, wherein the content of aromatic alcohol is less or equal to 5 weight % relative to the weight of the liquid concentrate; its use of a composition, for the preservation of cosmetics products, household products or technical products.

Abstract: The invention relates to a composition, which comprises: a) —From 15 weight % to 25 weight % of 1,2-octanediol, b) —From 15 weight % to 25 weight % of benzoic acid, c) —From 50 weight % to 70 weight % of propylene glycol, wherein the content of aromatic alcohol is less or equal to 5 weight % relative to the weight of the liquid concentrate; its use of a composition, for the preservation of cosmetics products, household products or technical products.

Abstract: The invention relates to synergistically-acting compositions for microbe reduction that comprise an aromatic alcohol, glyceryl ether and bispyridinium alkane. The invention also relates to the use of the synergistically-acting compositions, for example for microbe reduction and/or preservation of cosmetic compositions.

Abstract: Disclosed is a liquid concentrate which includes a) one or more aromatic alcohols, b) one or more specific organic acids or salts thereof and c) octenidine dihydrochloride. The liquid concentrate is used for preserving pharmaceutical (primarily dermatological) or cosmetic products.

Abstract: Disclosed is a liquid concentrate which includes a) one or more aromatic alcohols, b) one or more specific organic acids or salts thereof and c) octenidine dihydrochloride. The liquid concentrate is used for preserving pharmaceutical (primarily dermatological) or cosmetic products.

Abstract: Disclosed is an antimicrobial composition that includes a) one or more C3 to C5 alkane dioles-1,3, b) one or more aromatic alcohols and c) one or more C8 to C14 alkanols. A preferred component a) is propane diol-1,3. Preferred components b) are phenoxyethanol and phenethyl alcohol. A preferred component c) is undecanol-1. Optionally, an antioxidant c) is present, which is preferably Vitamin E. In a preferred embodiment the composition is a concentrate and is suitable for the antimicrobial finishing of dermatological, cosmetic and pharmaceutical products.

Abstract: Disclosed is an antimicrobial composition that includes a) one or more C3 to C5 alkane dioles-1,3, b) one or more aromatic alcohols and c) one or more C8 to C14 alkanols. A preferred component a) is propane diol-1,3. Preferred components b) are phenoxyethanol and phenethyl alcohol. A preferred component c) is undecanol-1. Optionally, an antioxidant c) is present, which is preferably Vitamin E. In a preferred embodiment the composition is a concentrate and is suitable for the antimicrobial finishing of dermatological, cosmetic and pharmaceutical products.