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1,3-Butylene Glycol

Alcohols, Glycols & Polyols

1,3-Butylene Glycol

Glycol for cosmetics and personal care.

Shipping terms
EXW · FCA · DAP · DDP
Storage
Ambient
Certifications
REACH

Overview

  • Glycol
  • CAS 6290-03-5
  • Purity 99.7 %
  • REACH registered
  • ISO tanks, IBCs and drums

1,3-Butylene Glycol is a glycol (CAS 6290-03-5 · C₄H₁₀O₂). Main applications: cosmetics and personal care.

Supplied in bulk ISO tank containers, IBCs and drums from European stock (Antwerp, Rotterdam, Hamburg), with delivery across Europe on EXW, FCA, DAP or DDP terms. Registered under EU REACH.

The typical analysis below is taken from the product specification sheet. Specification sheet and safety data sheet available on request.

Specifications

1,3-Butylene GlycolProduct sheet

Typical analysis

Appearance Colourless transparent liquid
Purity 99.7 %
Water content 0.50 %
Specific gravity 1.004 g/cm³ (20 °C)
Acidity ≤ 0.05 mg KOH/g
Viscosity 97 cP (25 °C)
Heavy metals (as Pb) Not detected

Specifications

Product type Glycol
CAS number 6290-03-5
Molecular formula C₄H₁₀O₂
Molecular weight 90.12 g/mol
Synonyms (R)-1,3-Butanediol, butylene glycol
EU REACH Registered

Packaging

  • ISO tank container (bulk)

  • IBC

  • Drums

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