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Product Advantage
Natural 1,3-Butylene Glycol – High Purity, Odorless, Bio-Based
Product Overview
Our natural 1,3-butylene glycol is derived from renewable plant sources, offering ≥99.5% purity and odorless characteristics. It serves as an ideal humectant, solvent, and preservative booster for clean beauty formulations.
Key Advantages
Exceptional Purity & Odorless Profile
With a guaranteed purity of 99.5% min. (GC assay) and moisture content ≤0.5%, our product ensures zero unpleasant smell. This makes it perfect for fragrance‑sensitive applications, including face serums, eye creams, and baby care products.
Bio‑Based & Sustainable
Produced via fermentation of non‑GMO cassava
Powerful Preservative Booster
At a use concentration of 1–5%, it synergistically enhances the efficacy of traditional preservatives (e.g., phenoxyethanol), allowing a reduction of up to 30% in synthetic preservatives while maintaining microbial safety.
Excellent Solvent & Skin Feel
Its low viscosity and high solvency power improve the dissolution of actives (e.g., salicylic acid, niacinamide). Compared to glycerin, it provides a non‑tacky, light‑weight finish, leaving skin smooth and refreshed.
Compatible with Sensitive & Clean Beauty Formulas
It is ECOCERT‑approved and meets COSMOS requirements.
Technical Parameters
Sample Name | 1,3-Butanediol | Batch Number | BG(C)240624 |
Sampling Location | 8 Inner Gray Coated Barrels | Inspection Date | 2024-07-03 00:00:00 |
Inspection Item | Quality Index | Test Result | |
Appearance | Colorless, clear, viscous liquid, no visible foreign matter, no peculiar smell | Colorless, clear, viscous liquid, no visible foreign matter, no peculiar smell | |
1,3-Butanediol Content, w/% | ≥99.50 | 99.82 | |
Moisture, w/% | ≤0.50 | 0.015 | |
Color (Pt-Co Scale), Hazen | ≤10 | <5 | |
Relative Density (20℃/20℃) | 1.004-1.007 | 1.0053 | |
Refractive Index (20℃) | 1.4390-1.4410 | 1.44 | |
Grade | Cosmetic Grade | ||
Judgment Conclusion | Qualified | ||
Product Uses
Facial Serums & Essences
As a natural 1,3-butanediol humectant, it deeply hydrates without stickiness. Its odorless nature preserves the purity of active formulas (vitamin C, niacinamide). At 3–5%, it improves spreadability and skin absorption, leaving a silky finish. Ideal for clean beauty serums.
Moisturizing Creams & Lotions
Functions as a plant derived butylene glycol solvent to dissolve oil‑soluble actives (e.g., ceramides, retinoids). It reduces formula viscosity, enabling lighter texture. Its high purity (≥99.5%) ensures no off‑smell, enhancing user experience in daily moisturizers.
Preservative‑Boosting Systems
As a natural preservative booster skin care, it works synergistically with phenoxyethanol or ethylhexylglycerin. At 2–4%, it can lower synthetic preservatives by up to 30% while passing PET (preservative efficacy test). Perfect for mild, paraben‑free formulations.
Eye Creams & Sensitive Skin Products
Dermatologically tested (0% irritation at 10%), this bio‑based butylene glycol cosmetic is non‑sensitizing. Its odorless, high‑purity profile suits delicate eye area formulas and products for babies or reactive skin, providing hydration without stinging.
Gel Masks & Wash‑Off Products
Its low molecular weight enables rapid penetration, while its humectant property prevents mask from drying out too quickly. It also acts as a natural butylene glycol clean beauty ingredient, offering a cooling, non‑tacky feel that rinses easily without residue.
Sun Care & After‑Sun Gels
The solvent power of natural 1,3-butanediol helps solubilize UV filters and cooling agents (e.g., menthol). It improves spreadability on wet skin and provides light moisturization without greasiness, making it suitable for sprayable or gel‑type sunscreens.
FAQ
What are the characteristics of downstream demand for 1,3-butanediol?
Downstream demand for 1,3-butanediol is highly diversified, including applications in polyester production, modifiers, pharmaceutical intermediates, chemical intermediates, as well as cosmetics and personal care products. This diversity gives the market demand for 1,3-butanediol broad applicability and strong stability.
How is the global 1,3-butanediol market structured in terms of major players and regional distribution?
Currently, there are relatively few companies in the 1,3-butanediol industry, resulting in a high level of market concentration. Major players such as OXEA, Daicel, and KH Neochem account for approximately 90% of the market share.
Global consumption is mainly concentrated in the Asia-Pacific region, the Americas, and Europe. The Asia-Pacific region accounts for about 42% of global production, followed by Europe (29%) and the Americas (approximately 24%). Japan is the world’s major export hub.
