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1,2-Octanediol
1,2-Octanediol is a skin conditioning-agent. In cosmetic products, the ingredient adds moisture and works as an emollient. 1,2-Octanediol also functions as a preservative, preventing product spoilage. The ingredient can be found in a number of skin care and anti-aging treatments and it is often used as a replacement for preservatives that were commonly used in the past to maintain skin care products. The antimicrobial activity found in 1,2-Octanediol makes the ingredient an ideal option for personal care product manufacturers. We have 1,2-Octanediol REACH registered.
1,2-Octanediol
Alias: Caprylyl Glycol
CAS: 1117-86-8
Molecular Formula: C8H18O2
Molecular Weight: 146.23
Apperance: colorless liquid or white solid
Purity: 98% (min)（GC）
Density: 0.914 g/cm3
Hydroxyl Value: ≥740 MG KOH/G
Description of 1,2-Octanediol:
1,2-Octanediol is a multifunctional additive which can be used as viscosity regulating, wetting agent and skin conditioning agent that lends moisturization, emollience and wetting properties to many cosmetic solutions. It also functions as a stabilizer and has been shown to increase the antimicrobial activity of other preservatives.
Because of its multi-functioning nature (moisturizer & anti-microbial), Its compatibility with many cosmetic ingredients and its pH-independent broad efficacy against germs allow for the use in a plethora of personal care products such as facial moisturizer, sunscreen, anti-aging treatment, lip gloss, mascara, concealer, cleanser and foundation.
Antibacterial properties: Mold; Yeast; Gram negative; Gram positive.
Storage of 1,2-Octanediol:
Store in cool place, keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place.
Packing of 1,2-Octanediol:
25 kg plastic bucket or 180kg steel-plastic drum
Note: We have 1,2-Octanediol REACH registered.
