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- Origin(s): Vegetal, Synthetic
- Other languages: Propandiol, Propanodiol, propandiol, Пропандиол, פרופאנדיול, بروبانديول, 프로판디올
- INCI name: PROPANEDIOL
- EINECS/ELINCS number: 207-997-3
- Organic-compatible (COSMOS Reference)
Namely
Propanediol (1,3-propanediol) is a natural humectant, used in many formulations. It has excellent sensory characteristics and is environmentally sustainable. It can be made from the fermentation of corn sugar, or synthetically.
Propanediol (1,3-propanediol) and propylene glycol (1,2-propanediol) share the same empirical formula (C3H8O2), but their molecular structure is different.
Propanediol (1,3-propanediol) and propylene glycol (1,2-propanediol) share the same empirical formula (C3H8O2), but their molecular structure is different.
Its functions (INCI)
- Solvent : Dissolves other substances
- Viscosity controlling : Increases or decreases the viscosity of cosmetics
This ingredient is present in 6.99% of cosmetics.
Products that contains it
