Humectants
Butylene glycol
It helps tune dry-down and can improve the handling of botanical extracts or actives without serving as the sole preservation system.
- INCI
- BUTYLENE GLYCOL
- CAS
- 107-88-0
- Also known as
- 1,3-butylene glycol · butane-1,3-diol
- Function
- Humectants
Ingredient answer
What is Butylene glycol?
Butylene glycol is a water-miscible diol used for humectancy, solvent support, slip, and delivery of water-compatible cosmetic ingredients.
Formulation behavior
How it works inside a formula
Account for the selected isomer and purity, then assess tack, pH, solubility, packaging, and microbial-control performance.
Where it appears
Common product contexts
- hydrating serums
- lotions and creams
- hair conditioners
Practical caution
What to keep in view
Balance the level with climate, sensory goals, and the rest of the water-binding system.
Take the ingredient into a working formula.
Keep supplier details, percentages, compliance checks, and batch records inside your private Formuley workspace.