1,3-propanediol
(also known
as PD or Propanediol 1,3)
1,3-propanediol is for Cosmetic Formulations Only. External Use Only
• High Purity
• Made from corn - GMO FREE
• Produced from an environmentally
sustainable and renewable process
• Non-Irritating/Non-Sensitizing
• Enhanced clarity
1,3-propanediol
can replace petroleum-based glycols such as propylene glycol, butylene glycol,
and glycerin in formulations.
1,3-propanediol is primarily used as a solvent and a
viscosity decreasing agent in cosmetics development.
Propanediol is a colorless and highly pure glycol derived
from a sustainable and renewable corn sugar fermentation process. Propanediol
is the perfect glycol solution for formulations where nonpetroleum based
ingredients are desired. Benefits of Propanediol include its purity, lack of
irritation and sensitization, and environmentally-friendly nature.
Applications: Propanediol can be used in cosmetic and
personal care formulations to replace glycols such as propylene glycol (1,2-propanediol)
and butylene glycol (1,3-/1,4-butanediol). Depending on your formulation needs,
Propanediol can function as an emollient, humectant, hand-feel modifier or
solvent. Propanediol is the ideal solvent for natural and biotechnology-derived
extracts, replacing petroleum based glycols with a sustainable, corn-derived
alternative.
Propanediol has been incorporated successfully into a broad
array of personal care product and color cosmetic formulations. All
formulations have excellent aesthetics and sensory characteristics, and are
stable to freeze/thaw and storage at 45o C for 3 months. Many
formulation benefits have been achieved with Propanediol. For example, clear
shampoo formulations have very low cloud points, excellent stability, improved
foaming, and require less salt to adjust the viscosity as compared to other
glycols.
Propanediol is made from fermentation of glucose and
contains no added preservatives, petroleum-based ingredients, or animal
by-products.
Suggested Usage Rate: 1 - 10%, up to 40%
*Propanediol exists in two common forms, 1,2-propanediol
(propylene glycol) and 1,3-propanediol *The structural difference between the
two compounds being the relative positions of alcohol groups on the molecule
may be subtle, but it results in differing properties and required safety
measures
Propanediol can function as a:
- Humectant
- Solvent
- Emollient
- Hand-feel
modifier
- Botanical
extraction and dilution
- Carrier
for active cosmetic ingredients
- Natural
ester in cosmetic ingredients
Benefits:
- No
skin irritation or sensitization
- Excellent
sensory characteristics
- Enhanced
preservative efficacy
- Improved
humectancy
- Better
viscosity
- Enhanced
clarity
- Excellent
cloud point
- Increased
foaming (if desired)
- Freeze/thaw
protection
- Heat
stability
- INCI
Name: Propanediol
- EINECS
Number: 207-997-3
- CAS
Number: 504-63-2
- REACH
- Registration Number: 01-2119489383-28-0000
Storage: Protected from direct light and humidity at a temperature of
50°-77°F (10°-25°C)
Shelf life: 12 months, properly stored, in sealed container.
This product should be added to a formulation at the recommended usage rate.