1.1 General Information
Trade name: Arocos-HEX
Supplier: Aroma Holly Limited
INCI name: 1,2-Hexanediol
CAS No.: 6920-22-5
EINECS No.: 230-029-6
1.2 Product Composition
INCI name: 1,2-Hexanediol
CAS No.: 6920-22-5
1.4 Product Short Description
Arocos-HEX by Aroma Holly is colorless and odorless liquid, water soluble, multifunctional additive with pH
independent activity and low impact on emulsion stability. Combination with co-active or higher
concentrations improve the antimicrobial efficacy. It exhibits skin conditioning and solvent properties.
AroHydro-H is suitable liquid & transparent products. It can be used alone or in combination with
multifunctional additives and preservatives.
1.5 Application
Antiperspirants & deodorants, color cosmetics, skin cleansing, baby-, hair-, skin and sun care products. It
shows compatibility with surfactants, UV-filters, lecithin, phospholipids, cosmetic oils, perfumes and active
ingredients.
2.1 Specified Data Analyzed Per Batch
Appearance (visual): Colorless to slight yellow liquid
Odour (olfactory): Characteristic
Purity(GC):≥ 99.0%
Refractive Index ( 20℃)(refractometric): 1.435-1.445
Specific Gravity ( 20℃)(pyknometric) : 0.945-0.965
Water Content (Karl Fischer): ≤ 1%
3.1 Physical And Chemical Properties
Molecular formula: C6H14O2
Molecular weight: 118.17
Appearance: Colorless to slight yellow liquid
Odour: Characteristic
Boiling point: 223-224 ºC
Flash point: 114 ºC
Solubility: Completely water miscible
3.2 Packing And Storage Conditions
Packing sizes: 15 kg/drum
Pallet: EU pallet, 120*80 cm
Storage conditions: Dry, well ventilated, preferable full, hermetically sealed
Shelf life: At least 24 months if unopened and stored under proper conditions
4.1
Regulatroy Compliance
1,2-Hexanediol (6920-22-5) is included/listed in the following international inventories:
EINECS (Europe); TCSI (Taiwan); ENCS (Japan); TSCA (USA); NDSL (Canada); KECI (Korea);
IECSC (China); AICS (Australia); PICCS (Philippines); NZIoC (New Zealand)
4.2 Regulatory Status For Cosmetic Application
Product complies with Regulation (EU) No. 1223/2009 in all the defined requirements.
4.3 Additives
Product contains only the specified ingredients. No other substances like antioxidants, fragrances,
preservatives, colorants or other are added.
4.4 Impurities
Not expected* | Present# | ppm | |
BSE/TSE | × | ||
Dioxin | × | ||
Formaldehyde | × | ||
Gluten | × | ||
Lactose | × | ||
Pesticides | × | ||
Phthalates | × | ||
Residual solvents | × | ||
Heavy metals* | total | ≤10 | |
Arsenic (As) | ≤0.5 | ||
Lead (Pb) | ≤ 0.25 | ||
Mercury (Hg) | ≤0.1 | ||
Cadmium (Cd) | ≤ 0.25 | ||
4.5 Allergens
Product does not contain any of the 26 allergenic flavours or fragrances listed in Regulation (EC) No.
1223/2009 . Annex III.
4.6 VOC
Product does not contain any additional volatile organic compounds.
4.7 CMR
Product is not rated as CMR (category 1A, 1B and 2) and does not contain any ingredient rated as CMR
according to Regulation (EC) No. 1223/2009 in association with Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008/EC.
4.8 SVHC
Product is neither listed as SVHC substances nor contains any material which is listed as SVHC substance.
4.9 Nanomaterial
Product is not embraced by article 16 Regulation (EC) No. 1223/2009.
4.10 Animal Testing
The Aroma Holly has never conducted any animal testing for cosmetic.
4.11 Irradiation
Product has not been irradiated in any step of the entire production process.
4.12 Origin
Substances (INCl name) | Synthetic | Biotechnology | Vegetal |
1.2-Hexanediol | × |
4.13 GMO
The product is not subject to labelling according to Regulations (EC) No. 1829/2003 and 1830/2003.