{"product_id":"butylene-glycol","title":"Butylene Glycol","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe glycol that carries what glycerin cannot. Lower molecular weight, less tack, and a far better extraction solvent for botanicals.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"bf-alert\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMarket supply alert.\u003c\/strong\u003e Nationwide supply constraint. Plant-derived butylene glycol has been effectively unpurchasable across the US market since August 2026 — natural grade is out of stock almost everywhere and only petrochemical grade is buyable. We hold allocated inventory on both grades. If you are formulating a natural claim around BG, talk to us before you commit a launch date.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIdentity\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eINCI name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Butylene Glycol\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCAS number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 107-88-0\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEC \/ EINECS:\u003c\/strong\u003e 203-529-7\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePhysical form:\u003c\/strong\u003e Liquid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japan · China · USA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHS tariff code:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2905.39\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrade:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cosmetic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShelf life:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24–36 months\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clear colorless viscous liquid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOdour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Odorless to nearly odorless\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComposition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1,3-butanediol ≥99%. Petrochemical and bio-based (fermentation-derived) grades both stocked.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSolubility:\u003c\/strong\u003e Miscible with water and alcohol; not oil-soluble\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMelting point:\u003c\/strong\u003e Freezing point well below 0 °C · Bp ~207 °C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e ~5–7 (10% aqueous)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHLB:\u003c\/strong\u003e n\/a\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStorage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cool, sealed. Hygroscopic — keep the drum closed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturing process:\u003c\/strong\u003e Petrochemical grade: acetaldehyde aldol condensation then hydrogenation. Bio-based grade: fermentation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eRecommended use rates\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHumectant, lotion and cream:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2–5%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eToner:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2–8%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGeneral humectant \/ solvent:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1–10%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical extraction solvent:\u003c\/strong\u003e up to 30%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFormulation notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLess tacky than glycerin at the same use level. If your toner feels sticky, this is the swap.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe best of the common cosmetic extraction solvents for botanicals — it pulls a broader range of actives than water or glycerin alone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePetrochemical unless you specify bio-based. If you carry a natural or ISO 16128 claim, the grade matters and the price difference is real.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eApplications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eToner and essence · Lotion and cream · Serum · Botanical extraction · Conditioner · Sheet mask essence\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSafety and GHS\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNot classified as hazardous under 29 CFR 1910.1200 (HazCom 2012, as amended 2024). Determination to be confirmed against the incoming lot's manufacturer SDS before publication.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTransport:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not regulated for transport — DOT, IATA, IMDG.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCompliance\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCalifornia Proposition 65:\u003c\/strong\u003e No listed constituent identified.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAllergen and sourcing:\u003c\/strong\u003e No FDA major food allergen.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSupplied for use as an ingredient in cosmetic formulations. Not for consumer use as supplied. 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