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Industrial Microbiology • Braz. J. Microbiol. 37 (1) • Mar 2006 • https://doi.org/10.1590/S1517-83822006000100014   copy

Evaluation of efficacy of preservatives associated with Achillea millefolium L. extract against Bacillus subtilis

Avaliação da eficácia de conservantes associados a extrato de Achillea millefolium L. contra Bacillus subtilis

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The antimicrobial efficacy of three preservatives used in cosmetic formulations was evaluated. Phenova® and imidazolidinyl urea inhibited the growth of Bacillus subtilis when added to leaf extract of Achillea millefolium L., whereas 0.2% Nipagin®/ Nipasol® in propylene glycol did not.

Achillea millefolium L.; preservatives; antibacterial activity; Bacillus subtilis

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