What function does HEXYLENE GLYCOL serve in cosmetics?

According to the EU CosIng inventory, HEXYLENE GLYCOL carries the following function designation(s): PERFUMING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING.

What other records share CAS 107-41-5?

CAS 107-41-5 may appear across multiple EU annex records. The CAS lookup page shows all Annex II–VI entries sharing this identifier, useful for identifying cross-annex regulatory status of the same chemical substance.

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HEXYLENE GLYCOL

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2-Methylpentane-2,4-diol

HEXYLENE GLYCOL is listed in the EU CosIng inventory, but no direct annex records are linked on this page yet.

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Inventory details for HEXYLENE GLYCOL

INCI name

HEXYLENE GLYCOL

INN name

hexylene glycol

Description

2-Methylpentane-2,4-diol

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Key data

CAS

107-41-5

203-489-0

Restriction

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Function

PERFUMING SKIN CONDITIONING SOLVENT SURFACTANT - CLEANSING SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

How HEXYLENE GLYCOL appears in the CosIng inventory

The CosIng inventory lists HEXYLENE GLYCOL as a cosmetic ingredient and this page links it to 0 annex records. The inventory entry captures names and identifiers, while the annex records show where the substance is prohibited, restricted or positively listed in EU cosmetics law.

HEXYLENE GLYCOL is also tagged with 5 cosmetic functions in the official data. Function labels describe intended use, but they do not replace regulatory review of linked annex records before formulation or labelling work.

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HEXYLENE GLYCOL is listed in the EU CosIng ingredient inventory with no direct annex restriction records linked at this time. Absence of an annex link does not guarantee unrestricted use — always verify against the current official CosIng database before formulating.

According to the EU CosIng inventory, HEXYLENE GLYCOL carries the following function designation(s):

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Source note for HEXYLENE GLYCOL

This page reproduces the CosIng inventory entry for HEXYLENE GLYCOL from public European Commission cosmetic ingredient materials and shows linked identifiers even when no direct annex match is currently attached.

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