Hexylene Glycol
INCI Name: Hexylene Glycol
CAS Number: 107-41-5
Hexylene Glycol (C6H14O2) is a versatile, clear, colorless liquid essential in cosmetics and personal care products. Acting as a solvent, it dissolves both water-soluble and oil-soluble ingredients, enhancing product formulations. It also reduces viscosity, ensuring products are easy to apply, while its humectant properties retain moisture, keeping skin hydrated. Additionally, Hexylene Glycol improves formulation stability, maintaining product integrity over time. Used in skin care, hair care, makeup, and deodorants, it enhances texture and effectiveness. In pharmaceuticals, it serves as a solvent in topical products, and in industrial applications, it acts as a solvent and coalescing agent in paints, coatings, and cleaners.
Specifications:
- Molecular Formula: C6​H14​O2​
- Molecular Weight: 118.17 g/mol
- Appearance: Clear, colorless liquid
- Odor: Mild, characteristic odor
- Density: 0.923-0.925 g/cm³ at 20°C
- Boiling Point: 197-199°C
- Melting Point: -45°C
Quality Assurance:
Rigorous quality control ensures purity and consistency.
- Solvent Properties: Hexylene glycol is an effective solvent for both water-soluble and oil-soluble ingredients, enhancing the formulation of a wide range of products.
- Humectant: It has moisture-retaining properties, helping to keep skin hydrated by attracting and holding water.
- Viscosity Reduction: Hexylene glycol can reduce the viscosity of formulations, making products easier to apply and spread.
- Stability: It improves the stability of formulations, helping to maintain the integrity and effectiveness of products over time.
Cosmetics and Personal Care Products:
- Skin Care: Used in creams, lotions, and serums for its moisturizing and viscosity-reducing properties.
- Hair Care: Found in shampoos, conditioners, and styling products to enhance texture and spreadability.
- Makeup: Used in foundations, concealers, and other makeup products for its solvent and emollient properties.
- Deodorants: Helps in achieving a smooth and even application.
- Pharmaceuticals: Used as a solvent and carrier in topical ointments, creams, and gels. Helps in improving the stability and efficacy of active pharmaceutical ingredients.
Industrial Applications:
- Paints and Coatings: Acts as a solvent and coalescing agent, improving the application and finish of paints and coatings.
- Cleaning Products: Used in household and industrial cleaners for its solvent properties.
- Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.
- Keep containers tightly closed when not in use.
- Follow standard safety precautions during handling.