1,3 BUTYLENE GLYCOL Technical Grade

Appearance

Clear, colorless, syrupy liquid, essentially odorless.

Function

1,3 Butylene Glycol is a viscosity decreasing component. Like other humectants, it forms a barrier which prevents the drying out of cosmetics. It prevents the assimilation of water from atmospheres of high humidity into film-forming preparations. Butylene Glycol prevents crystallization of insoluble components in cosmetic vehicles.

Synonyms

(+/-)-1,3-Butanediol, 1,3- Butanediol, 1,3-Butylene Glycol, 1,3-Dihydroxybutane, 1-MethyltrimethyleneGlycol, B-Butylene Glycol, (ñ)-butane-1,3-diol, 1,3-Butandiol, 1,3-Butanodiol.

Storage

Keep containers tightly closed ina col, well-ventilaed place. Handle and open container with care. Keep at temperatures betwe n 15 and 27 øC (60 and 80 øF).

Packages

250 ml. HDPE Bottle
460 lb. Steel Drum
1 lb. Bulk

Industry

Cosmetics

Product Class

Humectants
solvents
plasticizers

Other

Origin: Synthetic
Shelf life: 1 year from mfg. date
Freight Classification: NON-REGULATED BY DOT, NMFC48580 S3 CL55
Kosher Status: Not Kosher
Flash Point: 121 øC (250 øF) 134oC (closed cup)
Melting Point: 20.4 øC
API: NO
Allergen: NO
Hazmat: NO
Molecular Weight: 90.121 g/mol