NorthWood Preserve+ (PE9010 Equivalent)

NorthWood Preserve+™ Broad-Spectrum Liquid Preservative

NorthWood Preserve+™ (PE9010 Equivalent) is a professional-grade liquid preservative designed to protect water-based formulations from bacteria, mold, and yeast. Ideal for room sprays, linen sprays, body mists, and cosmetic products, this easy-to-use system delivers reliable, broad-spectrum protection without affecting clarity or performance.

Recommended Usage

Use at 0.5% – 1.0% of total formula

• Broad-spectrum preservative system
• Low odor and colorless
• Works in water-based formulations
• Easy to use at 0.5%–1%

If you are looking for a reliable preservative for DIY sprays and cosmetic formulations, NorthWood Preserve+™ offers broad-spectrum protection, easy formulation compatibility, low odor, and excellent performance in modern maker formulas.

Equivalent to: Euxyl PE 9010, Optiphen Plus-type preservative systems

Formulated for makers who want simple, reliable preservation without overcomplicating their formulas.

Why Makers Choose NorthWood Preserve+™

• Broad-spectrum preservative system for water-based products
• Helps protect against bacteria, mold, and yeast
• Low odor and colorless appearance
• Easy to use in DIY room sprays, linen sprays, and body mists
• Compatible with many solubilizers, glycols, and modern spray base systems
• Suitable for a wide range of formulations across an approximate pH range of 3–10
• Excellent choice for both small-batch makers and growing brands

Best Uses

NorthWood Preserve+™ is a great fit for:

• Room sprays
• Linen sprays
• Body mists (within applicable IFRA limits for fragrance usage)
• Water-based cosmetic products
• Spray base systems
• Other water-based craft and personal care formulations

Recommended Usage Rate

Use at 0.5% to 1.0% of the total formula.

• 100 g batch: 0.5–1 g
• 200 g batch: 1–2 g
• 1,000 g batch: 5–10 g

How to Use

1. Prepare your formula as directed.
2. Add NorthWood Preserve+™ during the final phase of formulation.
3. Mix thoroughly until fully incorporated.
4. For best results, add below 40–50°C (104–122°F).

Ingredients (INCI)

Phenoxyethanol (and) Ethylhexylglycerin

Formulation Notes

• Designed for water-based formulas
• Works well with many common formulation ingredients
• Often pairs well with chelating agents like EDTA for improved stability
• Typically does not affect clarity in properly balanced systems
• Always perform your own stability, compatibility, and preservative efficacy testing for final products

Safety Information

• Avoid direct eye contact
• Use standard formulation safety practices
• Keep out of reach of children
• Review the product SDS before large-scale use

Who This Product Is For

NorthWood Preserve+™ is ideal for DIY makers, handmade product businesses, private label brands, candle and home fragrance makers, and cosmetic formulators who need a dependable preservative for products containing water.

NorthWood Tip

For water-based spray systems like room spray base, linen spray base, and body mist base, pairing your preservative with a chelating agent such as EDTA can help improve long-term stability and overall formulation performance.

NorthWood Preserve+™ delivers the clean, reliable performance makers need when formulating professional-quality water-based products.

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