Butylene Glycol

Butylene glycol, also known as 1,3-butanediol or butane-1,3-diol, is a chemical compound that belongs to the glycol family. It is a colorless, odorless, and tasteless liquid used as a solvent and as a humectant in cosmetics and personal care products.
It is commonly used as a solvent in manufacturing paints, inks, and other coatings. It is also used as a starting material for producing other chemicals, such as tetrahydrofuran (THF) and 1,4-butanediol, which are used as solvents and reactants in synthesizing other chemicals. In the cosmetics and personal care industry, butylene glycol is used as a humectant to help products retain moisture and improve their texture. It also dissolves other ingredients in products, such as fragrances and active ingredients. Butylene glycol is generally considered safe for cosmetics and personal care products, although some people may be sensitive to it.
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