Pentylene Glycol

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INCI name

  • PENTYLENE GLYCOL,

Alternative names

  • Pentylenglycol,
  • Pentandiol,
  • Penthylene Glycol,
  • Pentylene Glykol,

Origin

  • herbal,

Definition

No information available

INCI function

  • Solvent,
  • antimicrobial,
  • moisturizing,

Substance category

No information available

Characteristics

  • Helps to prevent the growth of microorganisms on the skin
  • keeps the moisture
  • dissolves other substances

CAS-No.

  • 5343-92-0,

EINECS/EILINCS-No.

  • 226-285-3,

Studies, literature and statements

Kursbuch Kosmetik, page 171

Gives moisture, antimicrobial.

Kosmetik-Inhaltsstoffe A-Z, page 172

Solute, antimicrobial, retains moisture. Is used above all in cleaning materials, less often in crèmes.

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