Natural Pentylene Glycol

Appearance and Odor

Natural Pentylene Glycol is supplied as a colorless to slightly yellow liquid. It is generally odorless or has only a faint odor. Buyers should confirm appearance, odor, and batch-specific quality requirements against the Certificate of Analysis before commercial use.

Shelf Life

When stored in unopened and intact packaging under recommended conditions, Natural Pentylene Glycol has a shelf life of 24 months. Storage conditions should be maintained throughout warehousing and transportation to help preserve product quality.

Content by GC

Natural Pentylene Glycol has a purity of at least 99.0% by GC. A batch-specific Certificate of Analysis can be requested before shipment for quality review and supplier qualification.

Applications

Natural Pentylene Glycol can be evaluated for the following cosmetic and personal-care applications:

• Antiperspirants and deodorants
• Color cosmetics
• Skin-cleansing products
• Baby-care products
• Hair-care products
• Skin-care products
• Sun-care products
• Liquid and transparent formulations
• Emulsion and surfactant-based formulations

The product is described as compatible with surfactants, UV filters, lecithin, phospholipids, cosmetic oils, perfumes, and selected active ingredients. Compatibility should still be confirmed in the final formula.

Recommended Formulation Use

Natural Pentylene Glycol can be used as a solvent, humectant, skin-conditioning ingredient, and multifunctional formulation aid.

• Skin Care: Can be evaluated in creams, lotions, serums, masks, cleansers, and other moisture-focused products.
• Hair Care: Can be evaluated in shampoos, conditioners, scalp-care products, and styling formulations.
• Color Cosmetics: Can be considered for products where solvent compatibility, water miscibility, and sensory balance are important.
• Deodorants and Antiperspirants: Can be evaluated in liquid and transparent systems.
• Preservation Systems: Can be used alone or combined with co-active ingredients and preservatives, subject to formulation testing.

Final use levels should be determined by qualified formulators after stability, compatibility, safety, and microbiological assessment.

Regulatory Compliance

According to the product information, Pentane-1,2-diol, CAS No. 5343-92-0, is listed in the following international chemical inventories:

• EINECS, Europe
• TCSI, Taiwan
• ENCS, Japan
• TSCA, United States
• NDSL, Canada
• KECI, Korea
• IECSC, China
• AICS, Australia
• PICCS, Philippines
• NZIoC, New Zealand

For cosmetic applications, the product information states that the material complies with the defined requirements of Regulation EC No. 1223/2009. Buyers should confirm the latest regulatory status and documentation requirements for their specific market before ordering.

Additives and Impurities

According to the product declaration, no additional antioxidants, fragrances, preservatives, colorants, or other additives are intentionally added.

The product declaration also states that the following substances are not expected to be present:

• BSE and TSE materials
• Dioxins
• Formaldehyde
• Gluten
• Lactose
• Pesticides
• Phthalates
• Residual solvents

Declared heavy-metal limits are as follows:

Allergens and Other Declarations

According to the product declaration:

• The product does not contain the 26 allergenic fragrances listed in Regulation EC No. 1223/2009, Annex III.
• The product does not contain additional volatile organic compounds.
• The product is not classified as CMR Category 1A, 1B, or 2 under the stated regulatory framework.
• The product is not listed as an SVHC substance and is declared not to contain SVHC-listed materials.
• The product is not considered a nanomaterial under Article 16 of Regulation EC No. 1223/2009.
• The supplier states that no animal testing has been conducted for cosmetic purposes.
• The product has not been irradiated during production.
• The product is not subject to GMO labeling according to Regulations EC No. 1829/2003 and 1830/2003.

Buyers should request current supporting documents and confirm market-specific compliance requirements before commercial use.

Transportation

Transport the product in sealed, dry packaging and protect it from direct sunlight, moisture, and physical damage. Buyers should confirm destination-country requirements, labeling, shipping documents, and any special handling instructions before shipment.

Storage

Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area away from direct heat sources and sunlight. Keep containers tightly closed to prevent contamination and preserve product quality. Do not store with materials that could affect product quality or packaging integrity.

Quality Documents

The following documents can be requested during quotation, supplier qualification, or pre-shipment confirmation:

• Certificate of Analysis
• Material Safety Data Sheet
• Product Specification Sheet
• Regulatory Compliance Statement
• Allergen Statement
• GMO Statement
• Heavy Metal Statement
• Batch Information
• Other market-specific documents, subject to confirmation