RE: Preservation of Hydroalcoholic Solutions

[Guest guest]

Hi

I was thinking of 75 proof vodka as this is what I have been using.

Re: Preservation of Hydroalcoholic Solutions

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>>1. I am making a fragrance that contains approx. 10% EOs & FOs, 45%

>>Vodka and 45% Water. (or 5% EOs & FOs, 45% Vodka & 50% Water)

>>What type, if any, of preservative should I use? & why?

>>Maurice mentioned in a previous post that I would not require a

>>preservative *but* I did not provide the percentages that I intended

>>to use.

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>Do you want to use 100 proof or 80 proof Vodka?

[Guest guest]

>I was thinking of 75 proof vodka as this is what I have been using.

You will need approximately 54% 75 proof Vodka to have 20% ethanol.

You will need approximately 40% 75 proof Vodka to have 15% ethanol.

Maurice

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Maurice O. Hevey

Convergent Cosmetics, Inc.

http://www.ConvergentCosmetics.com

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