A multi-functional formula helper. It is a well-studied preservtive against bacteria and can help pigments and fragrances disperse evenly in a formula.
Functions
Preservative,
Preservative
Preservatives prevent the growth of bacteria and fungi in a product.
Preservative,
Preservative
Preservatives prevent the growth of bacteria and fungi in a product.
Solvent
Solvent
Solvent – a liquid that dissolves other ingredients.
Solvent
Solvent
Solvent – a liquid that dissolves other ingredients.
Origin
Botanical,
Botanical
Ingredients derived from plants, mosses, and lichens: extracts, oils, powders, juices and other types of processed plant materials.
Botanical,
Botanical
Ingredients derived from plants, mosses, and lichens: extracts, oils, powders, juices and other types of processed plant materials.
Synthetic
Synthetic
All kinds of ingredients formulated or produced by a chemical process, or those that have a chemical modification in their structure.
Synthetic
Synthetic
All kinds of ingredients formulated or produced by a chemical process, or those that have a chemical modification in their structure.
Overview
1,2-Hexanediol is commonly used as a preservative and a preservative-boosting ingredient. While it can be used alone in a formula, it is most well-studied against bacteria, so a supporting antifungal preservative would be beneficial in the formula as well.
Additionally, 1,2-hexanediol can be used as a solvent. This thin liquid is excellent at dispersing minerals, such as pigments, before adding them into higher viscosity liquids.
1,2-Hexanediol can also serve as a solubilizer, in which it disperses small amounts of oily substances, such as fragrances, into a water system while maintaining its clarity.
