Ingredients, which promote claimed results. Usually, this term is associated with products registered with the E P A, in which case the active ingredients are those constituents which are recognized as providing the claimed pesticidal properties, e.g., insecticide, rodenticide, bactericide, etc.
The ingredients contained in any formula that give the desired physiological effect ie. The components in a moisturising cream that improves the moisture content of the skin.
The actual toxicants or pest control materials in a pesticide formulation containing solvents, emulsifiers, carriers or other ingredients.
Also called "performance" ingredients, these are the ingredients that cause physical changes in the skin, and can alter the appearance of the skin.
ingredients within a formula that are responsible for certain activity or activities for which the formula is designated
This is on the label under the chemical nomenclature. It tells you how concentrated the chemical in the percent of active ingredient The remainder is inert ingredients used as a carrier which could be water, solvents, clay, etc. The higher the percent active ingredient, the more concentrated the product. So it is a good comparison figure when you purchase products.
The ingredients in a product that are specifically designed to achieve the product performance objectives.
Molecules or an active substance (plant, mineral or synthetic) used in the composition of a product (cosmetic, medication or any product with therapeutic properties) and delivering its activity and specific attributes (moisturizing, anti-ageing, revitalizing, nutritive).
Those ingredients of chemical sprays that are directly responsible for the task in hand, rather than for aiding with formulation, or present for other reasons. (See also Inert Ingredients).
These are the constituent parts of a toothpaste that do something chemically to affect teeth and/or gums in a healthy and positive way; rather than just being present for other reasons such as improved taste, or a pleasing color.
