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Humectant

POLY(1,2-BUTANEDIOL)-40 XYLITOL ETHER

Updated
83

Safety score · 0–100

Good

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

About

A polyol-based humectant — a polybutanediol chain ether-linked to xylitol — that draws water into skin and improves slip. Sugar-alcohol chemistry with no flagged safety concerns at use levels.

Function

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Humectant — pulls and retains moisture
  • Skin conditioning, smoothing feel
  • Sugar-alcohol biocompatible backbone
  • Improves spreadability

Known concerns

  • No significant concerns at cosmetic concentrations

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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