2,3-BUTANEDIOL cosmetic ingredient

Description

2,3-Butanediol is the organic compound that conforms to the formula

CAS# code (Chemical Abstracts Service)

513-85-9; 5341-95-7; 24347-58-8

EC# code (European Community)

208-173-6; 823-920-1; 246-186-9

The functions of the cosmetic ingredient

FRAGRANCE : Imparting an odour or taste. Creating a perceivable pleasant smell and/or masking a bad smell.

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).