1,2-BUTANEDIOL cosmetic ingredient

CAS# code (Chemical Abstracts Service)

584-03-2

EC# code (European Community)

209-527-2

The functions of the cosmetic ingredient

HUMECTANT : Retaining and/or preserving the moisture in a product during use.

SKIN CONDITIONING : Maintaining the skin in good condition.

SOLVENT : Dissolving other components of cosmetics. Solvents are usually liquids (aqueous and nonaqueous).

VISCOSITY CONTROLLING : Increasing or decreasing the viscosity (thickness) of cosmetics.