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Cosmetic Ingredient Archive: Pentylene Glycol

Pentylene Glycol, 1,2-Pentanediol


1. INCI name

Pentylene Glycol

2. Molecular formula

C5H12O2

3. CAS number

5343-92-0

4. EC Number

226-285-3

5. EWG grade

  • Score: 1
  • Data availability: Limited (The data is not reliable)

6. Origin

Synthetic

7. Function

  • Skin conditioning agent
  • Solvent

8. Regulatory status(countries)

None

9. Property

  • Boiling Point: 206℃
  • Melting Point: -18℃

10. Remark

How is pentylene glycol made?

  • Pentylene glycol is a raw material made from fatty acids extracted from fermented sugar cane, corn, or hazel fruit.

What function does Pentylene Glycol have?

  • Has a certain amount of preservative function
    • However, it only plays an auxiliary role and lacks preservative power to use alone.
  • Listed as a low-risk ingredient.
    • It is known as an ECOCERT certified ingredient, which is issued only when the content of natural ingredients is at least 98% and organic ingredients are at least 5-10%.
  • The risk is low because it is extracted from natural ingredients.
    • It is also frequently used in baby cosmetics because it is hypoallergenic.
  • It acts as a solvent.
    • Since the Pentylene Glycol serves to attract and hold moisture, it serves as a  great solvent.

Source

- https://www.ewg.org/skindeep/
Location: South Korea

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