Disclosed herein is a cold-processable antimicrobial composition in non-dusting solid form, free from toxic antimicrobial comprising, a) N-capryloyl glycine (Formula I), b) N-undecylenoyl glycine (Formula II), c) benzoic acid (Formula III) and d) sodium dehydroacetate (Formula IV) for use in personal care and home care products. The invention further discloses a process for preparation of the antimicrobial composition and ease of its incorporation in various personal and home products.
