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1,3-Butylene Glycol – Gentle Moisturizing Solvent
1,3-Butylene glycol is a milder humectant and solvent than propylene glycol, moisturizing, boosting skin feel and helping inhibit bacteria in premium skincare and masks.
- Milder feel than propylene glycol for sensitive formulas
- Moisturizes and improves skin feel in masks and serums
- Helps inhibit bacteria and supports premium textures in skincare
1,3‑Butylene glycol | Bulk Cosmetic Grade Butylene Glycol Raw Material Supplier
1,3‑Butylene glycol
Buy bulk 1,3‑Butylene glycol, multi‑functional cosmetic solvent, humectant and antimicrobial booster widely used in skincare, hair‑care and cosmetic formulations. It provides mild moisturizing effect, improves raw‑material solubility and enhances formula antiseptic efficiency. Manufactured under GMP‑compliant workshops, free R&D sample available, complete COA, MSDS, TDS documents supplied, worldwide bulk shipping service.
Product Specification
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Product Name | 1,3‑Butylene glycol |
| INCI Name | Butylene Glycol |
| CAS No. | 107‑88‑0 |
| Molecular Formula | C₄H₁₀O₂ |
| Molecular Weight | 90.12 |
| Appearance | Colorless clear viscous liquid, slight characteristic odor |
| Purity | ≥99.0% Cosmetic Grade |
| Solubility | Miscible with water, ethanol, propylene glycol; insoluble in mineral oil |
| Optimal Formulation pH | 5.0‑8.0 |
| Heavy Metal | Meet cosmetic raw material standards |
| Recommended Addition Range | 2.0%‑10.0% |
| MOQ | 1kg |
| Shelf Life | 2 years under sealed proper storage |
What Is 1,3‑Butylene glycol?
1,3‑Butylene glycol (Butylene Glycol) is a low‑molecular‑weight diol, one of the most universal polyols in cosmetic industry. It is colorless transparent viscous liquid with excellent water miscibility. It works as humectant, solubilizer, anti‑freezing agent and preservative booster simultaneously.
Different from high‑viscosity glycerin, 1,3‑Butylene glycol delivers light‑weight moisturizing feeling without sticky residue. It can help poorly‑soluble cosmetic actives dissolve into aqueous phase, optimize finished product texture, and assist preservatives to inhibit microorganism reproduction. Our cosmetic‑grade 1,3‑Butylene glycol keeps stable batch‑to‑batch quality. Each batch provides full technical documents for cosmetic registration and formula R&D.
Core Advantages Of Our 1,3‑Butylene glycol
Light‑weight Moisturizing Performance
Absorb environmental moisture to moisturize skin, reduce transepidermal water loss. Compared with glycerin, it brings non‑sticky refreshing skin feel, suitable for refreshing essence, toner and gel systems.
Powerful Solubilizing Capacity
Improve solubility of many poorly‑water‑soluble active substances, plant extracts and fragrances in water‑phase system, reduce precipitation risk of finished products.
Preservative‑boosting Effect
Synergize with common cosmetic preservatives to strengthen antibacterial & antifungal capacity, help lower preservative dosage in formula.
Low‑irritation & Wide Compatibility
Good biocompatibility, low skin irritation risk, compatible with most cosmetic raw materials, fit for sensitive‑skin skincare products.
Anti‑freezing & Formula Stabilization
Effectively reduce freezing point of water‑based formulas, prevent product freezing and layering under low‑temperature storage condition, improve finished‑product temperature stability.
Reliable Quality & Full Technical Support
Purity ≥99.0%, strict impurity control, support third‑party independent lab testing. Provide COA, MSDS, TDS and practical formulation suggestions for your R&D team.
How 1,3‑Butylene glycol Works In Cosmetic Formulations
As polyhydric alcohol substance, 1,3‑Butylene glycol captures water molecules to achieve moisturizing effect. Its polar molecular structure increases the solubility of hydrophobic raw materials in aqueous phase. Meanwhile, it changes microbial cell‑membrane environment, restrains microbial growth, so as to assist preservative system to play better antiseptic effect. It also lowers freezing point of water‑based system and stabilizes formula under cold condition.
Note: 1,3‑Butylene glycol is conventional polyol raw material. Formulators still need to carry out compatibility test, stability test and finished‑product safety & stability assessment before mass‑production. Final performance depends on formula system, dosage and matched auxiliary ingredients.
Main Application & Suitable End‑Products
Core Formulation Benefits
- ‑Light‑weight non‑sticky moisturizing function
- ‑Solubilize actives, plant extracts and perfume
- ‑Enhance preservative system efficacy
- ‑Improve low‑temperature stability of water‑based products
- ‑Low‑irritation, apply to sensitive‑skin formulas
Recommended Finished Products
- ‑Skin toner, moisturizing essence, serum and gel
- ‑Facial lotion, cream, mask products
- ‑Plant‑extract‑containing skincare formulations
- ‑Sensitive‑skin soothing repairing series
- ‑Hair‑care products, shampoo and conditioner
- ‑Water‑based color cosmetics
Formulation Guide: Dosage, Dissolving & Critical Notes
Recommended addition range: Conventional skincare formula:2.0%‑10.0%. Higher dosage can be adopted for special solubilizing or anti‑freezing demands, safety evaluation is required.
Dissolving method: Miscible with water and most polar solvents, can be directly added into water‑phase at normal temperature or heating stage, easy to mix evenly. Can pre‑dissolve partial actives and plant extracts before adding into main formula.
Suggested synergistic ingredients: Combine with glycerin, sodium hyaluronate for compound moisturizing effect; match with various preservatives to boost antiseptic performance; cooperate with plant extracts to improve raw‑material solubility.
Important formulation reminders
- ‑Normal temperature mixing is available; high‑temperature heating is not required.
- ‑Stable at pH 5.0‑8.0, keep away from strong acid and strong alkali long‑term environment.
- ‑Pay attention to formula total polyol dosage, avoid influencing skin feel of finished goods.
- ‑Seal and store in cool dry place.
- ‑Only for cosmetic raw‑material use. Finished‑product safety & stability test is mandatory before mass‑production.
Packaging, MOQ & Global Shipping
- ‑Small package: 1kg /5kg PE bottle
- ‑Bulk package: 200kg iron drum
- ‑Custom package: Custom label service for large‑volume orders
- ‑MOQ: 1kg
- ‑Shipping: DHL, FedEx, air freight, sea freight, global door‑to‑door delivery
- ‑Lead time: 3‑7 working days for sample; 7‑15 working days for bulk order
Storage & Shelf‑Life
Storage Conditions
Store in tightly closed container. Keep in cool, dry, well‑ventilated place. Protect from high temperature and direct sunlight. Seal tightly after opening.
Shelf Life
2 years under original sealed and proper storage environment.
Certifications & Documents
- ‑GMP compliant production workshop
- ‑COA, MSDS, TDS documents available for each batch
- ‑Accept third‑party lab testing
- ‑Qualified for multi‑functional cosmetic raw‑material formulation
Frequently Asked Questions
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Q1: What is 1,3‑Butylene glycol used for in cosmetics?
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Q2: Is 1,3‑Butylene glycol irritating to skin?
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Q3: What is the recommended adding dosage?
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Q4: What is the difference between butylene glycol and glycerin?
A: Butylene glycol gives lighter, less‑sticky skin feel; glycerin owns stronger water‑locking capacity. Two materials are often compounded in formulas. -
Q5: Can you offer COA MSDS and free R&D samples?
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