Persistence Market Research Released New Market Report on “Butylene Glycol
Market - PMR Market Insight Report 2016 to 2022”.
Butylene Glycol is a colorless organic alcohol liquid. It is used as skin conditioner, a
solvent and product thinning agent in the formulation of eye and facial makeup, hair
and bath products personal cleanliness products, fragrances, shaving and skin care
products. Butylene Glycol serves as a humectant to hydrate the skin and therefore it
is used in many beauty products that includes lotions, sunscreens, creams,
moisturizers and cosmetics.
The safety and usage of butylene glycol has been well documented and approved
by agencies as the US FDA, the US EPA, and the CTFA (The Cosmetic, Toiletry and
Fragrance Association). The Cosmetic Ingredient Review board has evaluated
research along with several toxicology tests that are concerned with butylene glycol
and has declared it safe to be used in cosmetics products. Butylene Glycol causes
minimal to mild skin irritation but does not cause sensitization. According to FDA,
butylene glycol is allowed to be used as indirect food additives, for example, it may
be used in polymeric coatings in contact with food.
Butylene glycol is a preservative that helps to keep products well-formed and moist.
It is also used to make construction materials as it is resistant to humidity. In
construction materials, it is used to make molding and materials for boats, sheets
and boards from polyester plastics. Butylene glycol has a lighter texture as
compared to propylene glycol.
Butylene Glycol helps to prevent crystallization of insoluble components in
cosmetic. Butyl Glycol has the ability to stabilize volatile compounds that includes
flavors and fragrances and...