A multifunctional 1,2-glycol used as a humectant, emollient, and preservative booster. It improves skin feel and moisturisation and enhances the antimicrobial performance of preservative systems in cosmetic formulations.
Full specification
- Molecular formula
- C8H18O2
- Grades
- cosmetic
- Packaging
- 20 kg plastic drum · 200 kg steel drum
- Appearance
- Clear colourless liquid or soft white solid
- Synonyms
- 1117-86-8 · 1,2-octanediol · octane-1,2-diol · 1,2-dihydroxyoctane
Compliance & regulatory
Region: EU — Chemotto S.r.l., Milano
- REACH-aligned supply
- CLP-labelled
- Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009
REACH REACHRegistration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals — the EU chemicals regulation (EC 1907/2006). CLP CLPClassification, Labelling and Packaging — the EU regulation (EC 1272/2008) for hazard communication. SVHC SVHCSubstance of Very High Concern — flagged on the REACH Candidate List for possible authorisation or restriction.
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