Hexylene Glycol — Allergy Risk & Safety Profile
INCI: HEXYLENE GLYCOL
Also known as: 2-Methyl-2,4-Pentanediol
Key Facts
- CAS Number
- 107-41-5
- Category
- solvent
- Risk Level
- low
- Common Allergen
- No
- Found In
- moisturizer, cream
Is Hexylene Glycol safe in cosmetics?
Hexylene Glycol is rated low risk in cosmetic products. It is not classified as a common allergen and is generally well-tolerated by most skin types. Safer alternatives include Water, Glycerin, Propanediol. Commonly found in moisturizer, cream.
What is Hexylene Glycol?
Hexylene Glycol is a solvent commonly used in cosmetic and personal care products. It is generally considered safe for use in cosmetics at recommended concentrations.
Allergy & Safety Information
Hexylene Glycol is considered safe for cosmetic use. No significant safety concerns have been identified at typical use concentrations. As with any cosmetic ingredient, discontinue use if irritation occurs.
This ingredient is considered low risk from an allergenicity perspective. Reactions are uncommon at typical cosmetic use concentrations. However, no ingredient is universally safe — if you notice redness, itching, or irritation after using a product containing this ingredient, discontinue use and monitor whether symptoms resolve.
How to Identify Hexylene Glycol in Products
Cosmetic ingredients are listed by their INCI (International Nomenclature of Cosmetic Ingredients) name in descending order of concentration. To check whether a product contains Hexylene Glycol, scan the ingredient list for its INCI name exactly as it appears above. Ingredients present at 1% or less may appear in any order after the 1% threshold.
Product types to prioritise checking: Moisturizer, Cream. These product categories are the most common sources of Hexylene Glycol exposure based on formulation data.
Not sure if your products contain Hexylene Glycol? Paste the ingredient list into the free ingredient checker to scan for Hexylene Glycol and other allergens automatically.
Safer Alternatives
These ingredients serve a similar function with lower allergy risk:
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hexylene Glycol safe for sensitive skin?
Hexylene Glycol is generally well-tolerated, even by sensitive skin types.
What products contain Hexylene Glycol?
Hexylene Glycol is commonly found in moisturizer, cream.
What does Hexylene Glycol do in cosmetics?
Hexylene Glycol functions as a solvent in formulations.
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