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[Cosmetic Ingredients] 1,2-Hexanediol
1,2-Hexanediol This post introduces about 1,2-Hexanediol (Cosmetic Grade, CAS Number: 6920-22-5), which we, Shin Seung Hichem supply as a supplier. 1,2-Hexanediol is a polyol substance that -OH is attached at 1 and 2 position of C6 carbon chain. It is widely used by cosmetic manufacturers for moisturizers and skin conditioning agents. Also, due to its excellent anti-microbial properties, it is widely used by cosmetic producers as a substitute for preservatives and antimicrobial agents. In fact, its antimicrobial performance is so execellent, it can be much helpful for preservative system of cosmetic formulation with only 1~2% dosage. So by using this 1,2-hexanediol properly, one can develop preservative-free cosmetic formulations. But depending on regulation of cosmetics for each countries, 1,2-hexanediol is sometimes categorized as a preservative, so you should check the regulation…