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HUMECTANTS · HUMECTANT
PENTYLENE GLYCOL
a.k.a. Purolan PD-LO
Pentylene Glycol is a sophisticated multitasker — simultaneously providing humectancy, antimicrobial support, and improved active solubility. It allows us to create preservation systems with lower overall preservative concentrations.
MECHANISM
1,2-Pentanediol acts as a humectant with intrinsic antimicrobial activity that supports preservation. Its low melting point and good solvency make it effective for dissolving active ingredients.
BENEFITS
Multifunctional humectant + mild antimicrobial booster + solvent, improves spreadability
SPEC SHEET
INCIPENTYLENE GLYCOL
COMMONPurolan PD-LO
CATEGORYHumectants
COSING FUNCTIONHumectant
PRIMARY FUNCTIONHumectant / Preservation Booster
CAS NUMBER5343-92-0
ORIGINSynthetic
IN9 BP products
USED IN · 09
Where PENTYLENE GLYCOL appears.
These BP Derma products contain Purolan PD-LO as part of their active formulation.
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