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Solvent

POLY(1,2-BUTANEDIOL)-6 PROPYLENE GLYCOL

CAS 31923-86-1
82

Safety score · 0–100

Good

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

A short-chain polymer of butylene oxide and propylene glycol — a mild solvent and conditioner that helps formulas spread and stay stable. Well-tolerated at cosmetic levels with no notable safety flags.

Function

SOLVENT

Skin benefits

  • Solvent action
  • Mild skin conditioning
  • Viscosity adjustment

Known concerns

  • No significant concerns at cosmetic concentrations
  • Trace residue depends on supplier

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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