Alcohols & Glycols
REACH
1,2-Decanediol
CAS Number
1119-86-4
EC Number
214-288-2
What is 1,2-Decanediol?
1,2-Decanediol (CAS 1119-86-4), also known as Decylene Glycol, is a multifunctional diol.
Where is 1,2-Decanediol used?
- Personal care: humectant and emollient booster
- Cosmetics: skin-conditioning benefits in rinse-off and leave-on products
- Moisturizers, serums and cleansers: enhances the preservative system
- Pharmaceutical topical formulations: co-solvent and mild preservative aid in creams and ointments
- Home care and industrial cleaning: enhances surfactant performance and biocidal activity
- It acts as a broad-spectrum antimicrobial agent, allowing formulators to reduce or replace conventional preservatives.
Good to know: It is particularly useful where low-irritation alternatives to parabens are required. It also acts as an emulsifier aid in oil-in-water systems, improving droplet stability.
Commercial specifications
- Purity typically 98% or higher
- Drum and IBC quantities
Other Names (Synonyms)
Decane-1,2-diol|Decylene glycol|1,2-Dihydroxydecane|S57M60MI88|SYMCLARIOL 344028|1,2-Decylene glycol|n-Decane-1,2-diol
What are the physical properties of 1,2-Decanediol?
Melting Point 49 °C
Boiling Point 93-96 °C @ Press: 0.05 Torr
Density 0.9418 (rough estimate)
Flash Point 113 °C
Appearance White powder
Color White to Off-White
Form Solid
Water Solubility 579mg/L at 20℃
Vapor Pressure 0.004Pa at 20℃
Refractive Index 1.4561 (estimate)
Log P 1.99 at 22.4℃
How is 1,2-Decanediol classified and handled safely? Learn More
Danger
GHS05· Corrosive
Hazard Statements
H318 Causes serious eye damage
Precautionary Statements
P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
P317 Get emergency medical help.
P264+P265 Wash … thoroughly after handling.
P305+P354+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
Which trade and regulatory codes apply to 1,2-Decanediol?
HS Code 29053995
WGK (Germany) 2