Butylene Glycol Sample 60ml 2.1oz for skin serums and lotions

Description

Applications
Butylene Glycol is commonly used as a solvent in the chemical industry to manufacture elastic fibers like spandex. Also commonly used in self care products such as shampoos, conditioner, lotions, and serums. This research chemical is used as a cross-linking agent for thermoplastic urethanes, polyester plasticizers, paints and coatings. It undergoes dehydration in the presence of phosphoric acid yielded tetrahydrofuran, which is an important solvent used for various applications. It acts an intermediate and is used to manufacture polytetramethylene ether glycol (PTMEG), polybutylene terephthalate (PBT) and polyurethane (PU). It finds application as an industrial cleaner a glue remover, but is also great for uses in cosmetics, lotions, and skin products.
Butylene glycol is an organic alcohol derived from petroleum and is water-soluble. For cosmetic purposes, it comes in a liquid form and is found in countless skincare products such as cleansers, moisturizers, and masks, as well as makeup and haircare products. Butylene glycol has many different roles in skincare formulations (it's a humectant, solvent,
and
emollient) and is used as an alternative to the more commonly known controversial ingredient propylene glycol.
Benefits of Butylene Glycol for Skin
As a multifunctional ingredient in cosmetics, butylene glycol does a little bit of everything:
Attracts water:
butylene glycol is a humectant, which means it binds water and pulls in hydration to the outer layer of the skin.
Enhances penetration:
By breaking down hard-to-dissolve active ingredients, butylene glycol improves penetration, which, as a result, helps the product perform more effectively.
Conditions and smooths:
In addition to being a humectant, butylene glycol may also function as an emollient by creating a barrier on the skin, which prevents water loss and softens and conditions.
Solubility
Miscible with water, ethanol, dimethyl sulfoxide and glycol ethers. Slightly miscible with diethyl ether. Immiscible with aliphatic and aromatic hydrocarbons.
Notes
Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, acid chlorides, acid anhydrides and reducing agents.
Specifications
Density
1.017
Refractive Index
1.446
Quantity
60ml
Sensitivity
Hygroscopic
Flash Point
135°C (275°F)
Boiling Point
229°C to 230°C
Melting Point
19°C to 20°C
Beilstein
1633445
Solubility Information
Miscible with water,ethanol,dimethyl sulfoxide and glycol ethers. Slightly miscible with diethyl ether. Immiscible with aliphatic and aromatic hydrocarbons.
Formula Weight
90.12