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1,2-Pentanediol: Humectant and Preservative Booster

1,2-Pentanediol
1,2-Pentanediol
Product definition

1,2-pentodiol is an important organic intermediate, used in the synthesis of propaniazole, a special fungicide for cash crops; and excellent moisturizing performance and preservative effect, used in skin cream, eye cream, skin care water, baby care products, sunscreen and other skin care products, and an important raw material for polyester fiber, surfactant, medicine and other products.

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Product Functional Category and Applications

1. Pentadiol can help keep the skin moist and avoid dry and rough skin, so it is often used in skin care products and cosmetics.

2. In some cases, it can help the liquid not to freeze at low temperatures and prevent freezing damage. So it can be used in car cooling systems to prevent freezing and overheating.

3. It can make some substances thicker and improve their texture, so it can be used as a thickener in food.

4. It can help maintain the stability of some products, prolong the life of products, and be used in the manufacture of plastics, chemicals and coatings.

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Product Summary

Nonproprietary Names: pentogluxediol

INCI Name: PENTYLENE GLYCOL

INCI Number: 00005

Chemical Name: 1,2-Pentanediol

CAS Registry Number: 5343-92-0

EINECS: 226-285-3

Empirical Formula: C5H12O2

Molecular Weight: 104.15 g / mol

Structural Formula:



MSDS Specification and MSDS

name of index

metric

surface

Colorless clear liquid

Shuifen,%

1.0 Max

boiling point,%

206 ℃

content,%

99.0 Min

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Product Package and Storage

Packaging: This product provides loose water, polyethylene plastic bucket or ton per, 250kg or 1250kg.

Storage: should be stored in a ventilated, dry, cool warehouse, should be fire prevention.

Shelf life: 2 years (not unsealed)

常见问题 (Frequently Asked Questions)

Moisturising, antimicrobial boosting and dosage

What does 1,2-pentanediol do in cosmetics?

It is both a humectant and a preservative booster. Its structure resembles propylene glycol with a longer carbon chain, so it moisturises well and has some antimicrobial activity, which can let formulators reduce the dose of conventional preservatives. The protection a system actually delivers is established by preservative challenge testing; label claims are outside the scope of this page.

What is the usual dosage of 1,2-pentanediol?

1% to 3% for moisturising and typically 2% to 5% as a preservative booster. The dose can be reduced when combined with phenoxyethanol or ethylhexylglycerin. Confirm with a preservative challenge test.

How do I choose between 1,2-pentanediol and 1,2-hexanediol?

Hexanediol has one more carbon, stronger antimicrobial activity, slightly higher irritation potential and a higher price. Pentanediol is milder with a fainter odour. Mild and baby formulas favour pentanediol; stronger preservation uses hexanediol or a blend.

Does 1,2-pentanediol have an odour or cause irritation?

High-purity material is almost odourless with good skin tolerance. Lower purity may carry a slight odour, so check assay and colour on the datasheet.

Where can I confirm the current specification?

This page is a product information note. Grade, assay and packaging follow the current datasheet from sales, which you can request through the enquiry form.

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