PENTYLENE GLYCOL

on May 01, 2024

Other Name: 1,2-Dihydroxypentane, 1,2-pentanediol, pentane-1,2-diol.

What it is: A clean beauty humectant which enhances the penetration of other ingredients in skin care products. Also works as an eco-friendly preservative.

Mode of usage pertaining to the discussion below: Topical application in cosmetics and personal care products.

Safety Profile (Based on regional guidelines):

European Union – CIR	Safe to use, as per current practice
European Union – SCCS	Data unavailable
US FDA	Data unavailable
ASEAN guidelines	Data unavailable

Safety in special situations:

Not listed as an ingredient to be avoided by pregnant women based on currently available data

Not listed as an ingredient to be avoided by nursing mothers based on currently available data

Not listed as an ingredient to be avoided in baby products based on currently available data

Not listed as an ingredient to be avoided by children based on currently available data

Not listed as an ingredient to be carcinogenic or mutagenic based on currently available data

Environmental and Ecological Concerns:

Notes:

You may need to check the exact product label to know if a naturally derived ingredient was used.

Attributes:

Not listed as an ingredient to be comedogenic based on currently available data

Notes:

Pentylene Glycol is not listed as an ingredient to be comedogenic or avoided by persons with acne prone skin based on currently available data

Conclusion
Pentylene Glycol is safe as per the current practice of use.

References book

https://online.personalcarecouncil.org
https://european-union.europa.eu/index_en

Disclaimer: tThe above information is based on ongoing toxicology research at CHOSEN®’s R&D. We will do our best to update the information as and when the latest studies are available. If you have any inputs regarding the above information, please email us at ingredients@chosenstore.in

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