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Solvents & Carriers > Alcohols

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Butylene Glycol by Alfa Chemistry is a preservative-free, non-GMO humectant, solvent, antimicrobial agent and emollient. It is prepared by catalytic hydrogenation of aldol in the presence of hydrogen... view more
Applications
  • Creams, lotions & gels
  • Decorative cosmetics/Make-up
  • Hair care
  • preservative-free
  • ...
Ethoxydiglycol by Alfa Chemistry is a preservative-free, non-GMO emollient, solubilizer, solvent carrier, fragrance enhancer, humectant, co-solvent and viscosity decreasing agent. It is produced... view more
Applications
  • Hair care
  • Perfumes & fragrances
  • Skin care
  • Sun care>Self tanning products
  • ...
PPG-10 Butanediol. Luvitol® BD 10 P by BASF provides emolliency and non-greasy feel. It is an excellent solvent for sunscreen actives. This ingredient is crystal growth inhibitor due to its low... view more
Applications
  • Skin care
  • non-greasy
  • moisturizing
Propyl Alcohol. N-PROPANOL PUREST by BASF is a solvent with medium volatility. It is used in nail varnish removers, gargles, shaving lotions, refreshing & cleaning tissues, toothpastes/mouthwashes... view more
Applications
  • Decorative cosmetics/Make-up
  • Toiletries
  • Hair care
1,2-Hexanediol. COEMDIOL-6 by COEM is a moisturizer, broad spectrum anti-microbial and solvent. It is a formaldehyde-free ingredient which is stable over a broad range of pH and temperatures. It has... view more
Applications
  • Hair care>Shampoos
  • Creams, lotions & gels
Cargill
Alcohol Denat. Ethanol by Cargill acts as an antifoaming, antimicrobial, astringent, solvent, masking- and viscosity controlling agent. It is a superior quality nature-derived ingredient for... view more
Applications
  • Perfumes & fragrances
  • Toiletries>Oral care
  • Skin care
  • Hair care
  • ...
Phenoxyisopropanol. Propylene Phenoxetol® by Clariant acts as a preservative and as solvent to boost overall activity of preservatives. Should be used in combination with other antimicrobial actives boosting... view more
Applications
  • Toiletries>Depilatories & after depilation
  • Skin care
  • Toiletries>Shower & bath
  • Decorative cosmetics/Make-up
  • ...
Connect Chemicals
Caprylyl Glycol. Elixi-CARE OD by Connect Chemicals is a humectant, solvent and viscosity decreasing agent. It is a multifunctional cosmetic ingredient with moisturizing capacities and antimicrobial... view more
Applications
  • Creams, lotions & gels
  • Decorative cosmetics/Make-up
  • Hair care>Shampoos
  • Skin care>Baby care
  • ...
Connect Chemicals
Caprylyl Glycol (and) Ethylhexylglycerin. Elixi-CARE OE by Connect Chemicals is an effective emollient, humectant and preservative. Exhibits good compatibility with cosmetics ingredients and is easy to use... view more
Applications
  • Skin care>Facial cleansing
  • Toiletries>Shower & bath>Shower gels & creams
  • Creams, lotions & gels
  • Hair care>Shampoos
  • ...
Connect Chemicals
Benzyl Alcohol. Elixi-KON BZA by Connect Chemicals is a solvent and preservative with low toxicity and low volatility. It is effective against a wide range of microorganisms including gram+ and gram- bacteria... view more
Applications
  • Decorative cosmetics/Make-up
  • Hair care
  • Perfumes & fragrances
  • Skin care>Baby care
  • ...
Corvay Specialty Chemicals
1,10-Decanediol distributed by Corvay Specialty Chemicals acts as a solvent. It is suitable for use in essences and perfumes. It comes as a highly pure and white substance in powder form. 1,10-Decanediol has a... view more
Applications
  • Perfumes & fragrances>Perfumes
1,2-Heptanediol. Cosphaderm® Heptiol natural by Cosphatec is a non-GMO, non-VOC natural humectant and moisturizing agent. It is a pure, transparent, colorless and odorless diol of natural origin. It has pH... view more
Applications
  • Hair care
  • Skin care
  • bio-based
  • vegan
  • ...
1,2-Hexanediol. Cosphaderm® Hexiol natural by Cosphatec is a non-GMO, non-VOC natural humectant and moisturizing agent. It has unlimited water-solubility and pH-independent antimicrobial activity. It is used to... view more
Applications
  • Skin care
  • Hair care
  • vegan
  • bio-based
Pentylene Glycol. Cosphaderm® Pentiol GL acts as a solvent and skin conditioning agent. It shows a strong pH-independent efficacy against bacteria and moderate against yeast & mold. Cosphaderm®... view more
Applications
  • Skin care
Pentylene Glycol. Cosphaderm® Pentiol natural acts as a solvent and conditioning agent. It is a 100% natural, sustainable, bio-degradable and GMO-free product. It shows a strong pH-independent... view more
Applications
  • Hair care
  • Skin care
  • moisturizing
  • bio-based
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