1,2-Hexanediol
Cosmetics
1,2-Hexanediol is such a chemical that has several properties encompassed into one.
It has polar hydrophilic structural unit (two hydroxyl) in one end and nonpolar lipophilic structural unit (linear alkyl chain) at the other end.
1,2-Hexanediol is soluble both water and cosmetic ester, so good emulsifier.
Due to its glycolic moiety, 1,2-Hexanediol retains the moisture and thus act as an excellent humectant.
HIDAL-S6 has broad spectrum antimicrobial activity.
It has polar hydrophilic structural unit (two hydroxyl) in one end and nonpolar lipophilic structural unit (linear alkyl chain) at the other end.
1,2-Hexanediol is soluble both water and cosmetic ester, so good emulsifier.
Due to its glycolic moiety, 1,2-Hexanediol retains the moisture and thus act as an excellent humectant.
HIDAL-S6 has broad spectrum antimicrobial activity.
Product name
- 1,2-Hexanediol
Physical form
- Liquid
CAS number
- 6920-22-5
Chemical name
- 1,2-Hexanediol
Chemical Formula
- C6H14O2
Applications
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1,2-Hexanediol is used in cosmetic lotions, creams, deodorants and antiseptic wipes for its moisturizing, good spreadable on the skin and antimicrobial effect.
1,2-Hexanediol is also used as ingredient for ink jet ink in an amount ranging from about 0.5 wt. % to about 1 wt. % for quasi surfactant effect besides above.