Pentylene Glycol
Ingredient information
- INCI name: PENTYLENE GLYCOL
- CAS number : 5343-92-0
- Functions:
• Skin conditioning : Maintains skin in good condition.
• Solvent : Dissolves other substances.
- Has mild preservative properties.
- Binds well with water, making it a good moisturizing ingredient.
- Naturally present in some plants.
- Organic-compatible (COSMOS Reference).
Description of pentylene glycol
Pentylene glycol is an ingredient that occurs naturally in some plants (such as sugar beets and corn cobs), but is most commonly obtained in labs when used in cosmetics. It is a solvent, helping other ingredients penetrate. It also has humectant properties, meaning it binds well to water, making it a good moisturizing agent. It also helps improve the texture of skin care formulas and has mild preservative properties when used in amounts between 1% and 5%.
There are reports that pentylene glycol can be a skin sensitizer. However, as with many ingredients, quantity and how it is used is critical. In cosmetic formulations, pentylene glycol concentrations range up to 5%, which is considered safe for leave-on formulas.
INCI Beauty rating: Yellow
The ingredients in this dictionary are evaluated based on validated and peer-reviewed scientific research. Our main source is the French application INCI Beauty, which itself relies on European cosmetics regulations and various scientific reference bodies.
Regulations regarding usage constraints, authorized concentration levels and availability vary by country and region. This ingredient dictionary is for informational purpose only and is not meant to replace official sources. Its original content is in French, which is then translated into English. Although we strive to always provide you with correct and up-to-date information, if you have any doubts about an ingredient, we recommend that you consult the official sources of your country regarding cosmetic regulations.
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