MakingCosmetics - Butylene Glycol - 16.8floz / 500ml - Cosmetic Ingredient

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About MakingCosmetics - Butylene Glycol - 16.8floz

Description: Organic multi-purpose alcohol (synonym: 1,3-butanediol) used as humectant, solvent, antimicrobial agent and emollient. Offers characteristics such as preventing the assimilation of water from atmospheres of high humidity into film-forming preparations and preventing crystallization of insoluble components in cosmetic vehicles. Colorless, slightly viscous liquid. Water soluble. CAS: 107-88-0 INCI Name: 1,3 butylene glycol Benefits: - Can be used across a wide range of leave-on and rinse-off formulations to add moisture and emolliency - Widely used as alternate solvent for glycerin or propylene glycol in water-based systems - Can stabilize volatile compounds such as fragrances and flavors fixing them in cosmetic formulations and to retard the loss of aroma - At a concentration of 8-10% butylene glycol has anti-microbial activity against bacteria, molds and yeasts Use: Add to formulas to the water phase. Typical use level 1 - 10%. For external use only. Applications: Serums, creams & lotions, hair care products, color cosmetics. Country of Origin: USA Raw material source: Aldol Manufacture: Butylene glycol is prepared by catalytic hydrogenation of aldol in the presence of hydrogen and a hydrogenation catalyst. Animal Testing: Not animal tested GMO: GMO free (does not contain plant-derived components) Vegan: Does not contain animal-derived components