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Low Concern

1,2-Hexanediol Show more Customer

Safety Flags
Safety Notes

Consumers should know it contributes to product stability and hydration, and while generally well-tolerated, rare cases of contact allergy have been reported.

Function & Common Use

Function

Preservative booster

Category

Preservative booster

Common In

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Origin

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 1,2-Hexanediol Show more Customer safe to use in skincare?

1,2-Hexanediol Show more Customer has a Low concern rating from The Clean Sheet. Consumers should know it contributes to product stability and hydration, and while generally well-tolerated, rare cases of contact allergy have been reported.

Is 1,2-Hexanediol Show more Customer allowed in India?

1,2-Hexanediol Show more Customer is currently classified as "not specified" under Indian cosmetics regulations. No concentration limit is specified for India.

What is 1,2-Hexanediol Show more Customer used for in cosmetics?

1,2-Hexanediol Show more Customer functions as: Preservative booster. It is commonly found in: various cosmetic formulations.

TCS Assessment
Low Concern
Based on peer-reviewed safety data, regulatory status, and expert review by The Clean Sheet panel.

Regulatory Status

India (CDSCO)
Not specified
EU
Not specified
US FDA
Not specified
Korea (MFDS)
Not specified

Identifiers

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