Is 1,2-Hexanediol safe in cosmetics?
1,2-Hexanediol has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
1,2-Hexanediol
INCI: 1,2-HEXANEDIOL
1,2-Hexanediol (CAS 6920-22-5) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as solvent, preservative booster, antimicrobial. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
solvent, preservative booster, antimicrobial
Safety Rating
GOOD
Chemistry & Identifiers
IUPAC Name
hexane-1,2-diol
InChIKey
FHKSXSQHXQEMOK-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
No restrictions; used in clean-beauty, natural, and infant formulations
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for 1,2-Hexanediol.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for 1,2-Hexanediol.
Regulatory Flags
preservative-booster
solvent
multifunctional
infant-safe
paraben-free
hurdle-technology
epa_safer_alternative
ifra_fragrance
Frequently Asked Questions
Is 1,2-Hexanediol allowed in the EU?
1,2-Hexanediol EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does 1,2-Hexanediol do in cosmetics?
1,2-Hexanediol functions as: solvent, preservative booster, antimicrobial. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 6920-22-5.
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