Hexylene Glycol acts as a skin-conditioning agent, the emollient features of Hexiol bring a soft and pleasant feel to your formulations. This ingredient also functions as a skin humectant with long lasting effect. It has bacteriostatic and bactericidal properties which are useful in cosmetics as a preservative. It is an exact alternative to Dermosoft Hexiol, Hydrolite 6, Lexgard H and Optiphen HD.
Hexylene Glycol a high purity 1,2-Hexanediol that can be used in personal care formulations not only as a humectant, but also as a safe substitute of traditional preservatives. It has a broad anti-microbial ability with limited endocrine disrupting effect. Manufacturing of involves processes of reducing the undesirable odor of 1,2-Hexanediol and bringing the purity up to min 99.0%. It acts as a humectant, preservative and moisturizing giver. In addition, it can be used either alone or in combination with other preservatives to combat microorganisms directly and thus reduce or eliminate body odor, acne or mycoses. It is applicable in skin care products, deodorants and moisturizing formulations
INCI Name
1, 2-Hexanediol or Hexylene Glycol or 1,2- Hexylene glycol
Specifications
Appearance Clear colourless liquid
Odour Mild to adourless
Density 0.950 g/ml
Purity 99.00% Minimum
Moisture Content 1.0% Maximum
Solubility. Soluble in Alcohol
Key Features
- Skin humectant
- Emollient
- Globally Approved
- Antimicrobial protection agent and preservation booster
- Effective at a wide pH rangeAlternative to conventional preservatives
Recommended Use
Shower & bath soaps, antiperspirants, deodorants, facial care, facial cleansing, body care, baby care, anti-acne products, moisturizing products (creams & lotions)
Packing
25Kg carboy, 190Kg Drums
Storage
We recommend storage in a tightly closed container. Store in a cool, dry, well- ventilated area away from incompatible substances.
Caution
Do not apply directly onto your skin. (This product should be added to a formulation at the recommended usage rate)