1,2-Hexanediol
CAS 6920-22-5
EC 230-029-6
Formula C6H14O2
MW 118.17 g/mol
Alcohols & Glycols Personal Care & CosmeticsCoatings, Adhesives, Sealants & Elastomers Humectant & MoisturizingSolvent & CarrierCross-linking & Curing
Description
1,2-Hexanediol (CAS 6920-22-5) is a short-chain diol supplied under trade names including Hydrolite 6, Dermosoft Hexiol, and KMO 6, and abbreviated as HDO. It carries no assigned E-code. The compound belongs to the alcohol and glycol family and is registered under REACH.
In personal care formulations, 1,2-hexanediol functions as a humectant that draws moisture into the skin and as a solvent that improves the solubility of fragrances and active ingredients. In coatings and adhesive systems, its hydroxyl groups participate in cross-linking reactions with isocyanates or epoxy resins, contributing to film integrity and adhesion strength.
The material is available as a liquid in standard industrial and cosmetic grades compliant with REACH registration requirements. Procurement quantities typically range from drums to IBC and bulk tanker formats. Buyers should confirm supplier documentation for cosmetic-grade purity specifications before use in regulated personal care applications.
In personal care formulations, 1,2-hexanediol functions as a humectant that draws moisture into the skin and as a solvent that improves the solubility of fragrances and active ingredients. In coatings and adhesive systems, its hydroxyl groups participate in cross-linking reactions with isocyanates or epoxy resins, contributing to film integrity and adhesion strength.
The material is available as a liquid in standard industrial and cosmetic grades compliant with REACH registration requirements. Procurement quantities typically range from drums to IBC and bulk tanker formats. Buyers should confirm supplier documentation for cosmetic-grade purity specifications before use in regulated personal care applications.
Physical Properties
| Melting Point | 45°C |
| Boiling Point | 91 °C @ Press: 4.5 Torr |
| Density | 0.951 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.) |
| Flash Point | >230 °F |
| Appearance | CLEAR COLORLESS TO LIGHT YELLOW LIQUID |
| Color | Clear colorless to light yellow |
| Odor | at 100.00?%. bland |
| Form | Liquid |
| Water Solubility | Miscible with water, lower aliphatic hydrocarbons and fatty acids. |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.576Pa at 25℃ |
| Refractive Index | n 20/D 1.442(lit.) |
| Log P | 0.58 at 25℃ |
Safety & Handling (Learn More)
Warning GHS07
H
H315H319H335
P
P261P264P271P280P319P321P405P501P264+P265P302+P352P304+P340P332+P317P337+P317P362+P364P403+P233P305+P351+P338
Trade & Regulatory
| HS Code | 29053990 |
| WGK (Germany) | 2 |
Other Names
DL-Hexane-1,2-diolHDOKMO 6Hydrolite 6hexane-1,2-diolDermasoft HexiolDermosoft Hexiol
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