Ingredient

HEXYLENE GLYCOL

✓ EU Allowed

Identification

CAS Number 107-41-5
EINECS / EC 203-489-0
CosIng Ref 34283
Chemical Name 2-methylpentane-2,4-diol
IUPAC Name
Formula C6H14O2
Mol. Weight 118.17 g/mol
SMILES CC(CC(C)(C)O)O
InChIKey SVTBMSDMJJWYQN-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Function & Classification

Primary Function SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING
Secondary Functions SKIN CONDITIONING; SOLVENT; SURFACTANT - CLEANSING; PERFUMING

EU Regulatory Status

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✓ Allowed — EU Reg. 1223/2009

Safety Profile

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