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Solvent

HEXYLENE GLYCOL

CAS 107-41-5 Updated
72

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

About

A small-molecule glycol used as a solvent and mild preservative booster. Effective and approved in cosmetics; somewhat more irritating than other common glycols.

Function

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYINGSKIN CONDITIONINGSOLVENTSURFACTANT - CLEANSINGPERFUMING

Skin benefits

  • Solvent and humectant
  • Improves spreadability
  • Mild antimicrobial boost

Known concerns

  • Can irritate eyes at higher %
  • Mild skin irritation possible
  • Less skin-friendly than propylene/butylene glycol

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

PC

PubChem

U.S. NIH compound data, GHS hazard codes and toxicity literature.

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