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.