1,5-Pentanediol

Product Definition

1,5-Pentanediol is an important aliphatic diol with excellent moisturizing, solubility, and stability. It is mild and safe, and widely used in cosmetics and personal care products as a humectant, solvent, and preservative. Furthermore, 1,5-Pentanediol is also a crucial raw material for the synthesis of polyesters, polyurethanes, pharmaceutical intermediates, and fine chemicals, demonstrating broad application value in the materials and chemical industries.

 

Product Functional Category and Applications

1. 1,5-Pentanediol has good moisture absorption and water retention capabilities, which can improve dry and rough skin, keeping the skin soft and moisturized. It is often used in face creams, lotions, serums, toners, as well as baby care and sensitive skin products.

2. As a solvent and preservative agent, 1,5-pentanediol has good solubility for a variety of active ingredients, can synergistically enhance the preservative system, improve the stability and safety of the formulation, and reduce the amount of traditional preservatives used.

3. In the industrial field, 1,5-pentanediol can be used to synthesize polymer materials such as polyester and polyurethane, which helps to improve the flexibility, durability and processing performance of the materials.

4. In the pharmaceutical and fine chemical industries, 1,5-pentanediol is an important intermediate widely used in the production of pharmaceuticals, coatings, adhesives and other chemicals to improve product stability and service life.

 

Product Summary

Nonproprietary Names: Pentylene glycol

International Cosmetic Ingredient Name (INCI): PENTANEDIOL

Chemical Name: 1,5-Pentanediol

CAS Registry Number: 111-29-5

EINECS Login ID: 203-754-4

Empirical Formula: C5H12O2

Molecular Weight: 104.15 g/mol

 

Product technical specifications and MSDS

Indicator Name	index
Appearance	Colorless and transparent liquid
Moisture, %	0.2 Max
Boiling point, %	242 ℃
content,%	99.0 Min

For specific product specifications and MSDS, please contact the product manager.

 

Product Packaging and Storage

Packaging: This product is supplied in bulk and is packaged in polyethylene plastic drums or ton drums, each containing 250kg or 1250kg.

Storage conditions: It should be stored in a well-ventilated, dry, and cool warehouse, and should be protected from fire.

Shelf life: 2 years (unopened)

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