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1,3-Butylene Glycol High Purity Multifunctional Diol CAS No. [107-88-0] Cosmetic Grade Moisturizer

1,3-Butanediol (1,3-BG) is a four-carbon diol with a unique molecular structure, produced by advanced catalytic hydrogenation process. Compared with traditional propylene glycol and glycerol, it has excellent moisturizing, antibacterial and low viscosity characteristics, and is an ideal multifunctional raw material in the fields of high-end cosmetics, pharmaceutical preparations and food preservation.

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1 3-Butanediol 107-88-0 CAS No. Moisturizing diol Pharmaceutical excipient butanediol

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CAS number	107-88-0
Purity (GC)	≥99.0%
Water content (KF)	≤0.3%
Acid value (mgKOH/g)	≤0.1
Transmittance (430nm)	≥90%
Heavy metal (Pb)	≤2ppm
Microbial limit	Contact Customer Service

Daily Chemical Industry:

Industrial field: used for the synthesis of polyurethane resins, coating curing agents, pesticide intermediates.

Medical field: used as a pharmaceutical excipient, as a solvent and stabilizer for injections, oral liquids and other preparations.

Cosmetics: highly effective moisturizing ingredient, suitable for skin care products such as essences and facial masks

Product Advantage

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Triple-effect integration

Long-lasting moisturizing: hygroscopicity is 1.5 times that of glycerin (under RH50%)
Natural preservatives: antibacterial rate against Staphylococcus aureus>99% (5% concentration)
Refreshing skin feel: viscosity is only 104cP (25°C), no sticky residue

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Industry authority certification

Cosmetics: passed ECOCERT organic certification
Food: Japanese JFCFC standard (E number: E1529)
Medicine: USP-NF standard (excipient registration number: 3012)

3

Green attributes 1

Biodegradation rate>98% (OECD 301B)

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Green attributes2

Carbon footprint is 42% lower than petroleum-based processes

Operate Process

Storage and Usage Recommendations

Storage conditions: cool and ventilated warehouse, temperature ≤30℃, away from fire, oxidants and acidic substances.

Leakage treatment: clean up after adsorption with sand, avoid direct contact with skin, wear protective gloves and goggles.

Transportation specifications: sealed packaging, avoid severe vibration, in compliance with hazardous chemical transportation standards

FAQ

Q1: What is the difference with 1,2-butanediol?

→ Safety: 1,3-BG has an 83% lower sensitization rate (HRIPT test)
→ Efficacy: 1,3-BG has a 40% higher moisturizing property
Q2: Can it be used in microecological skin care products?

→ Can it be used with probiotics (experiments show that it does not affect the number of live bacteria)
Q3: Applicability in e-cigarette oil?

→ Atomization temperature needs to be <220℃ (boiling point 203-205℃)