1,2-Hexanediol (INCI: 1,2-Hexanediol) is a colorless, transparent liquid used in personal care formulations. This alcohol-free polyol provides antimicrobial benefits, is gentle on the skin, and enhances both solubility and formulation stability. It is soluble in water and alcohol, with a recommended dosage of up to 10%.

1,2-Hexanediol — ZLEY®BIOCARE-ZHD

INCI: 1,2-Hexanediol
Properties: Alcohol-free polyol with antimicrobial benefits. Gentle on skin, enhances solubility and formulation stability.
Appearance: Colourless transparent liquid
Recommended dosage: NMT10%
Solubility: Soluble in water, soluble in alcohol

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ZLEY®BIOCARE-ZHD at a glance

ZLEY®BIOCARE-ZHD is supplied for preservative formulation development. Alcohol-free polyol with antimicrobial benefits. Gentle on skin, enhances solubility and formulation stability.

INCI
1,2-Hexanediol
CAS
Not publicly specified — confirm against the current SDS/TDS
Content / purity
Grade-specific; confirm the current TDS specification and batch COA
Appearance
Colourless transparent liquid
Recommended dosage
NMT10%
Solubility
Soluble in water, soluble in alcohol
Formulation and purchasing details View 10 additional specifications
Addition phase
Water phase or a validated aqueous pre-dispersion route; verify the current TDS order of addition
Processing temperature
Not publicly specified — confirm grade-specific processing limits in the current TDS
pH
Not publicly specified — confirm supplied-grade and finished-formula requirements
Stability
Validate compatibility, accelerated/real-time stability and final packaging in the finished formulation
Storage
Follow the current SDS/TDS and keep the material sealed under the stated storage conditions
Shelf life
Confirm against the current TDS and supplied batch documentation
Applications
PRESERVATIVE formulations; confirm finished-product fit and target-market requirements
Packaging
Pack size is grade/order specific; confirm on the current quotation and specification
MOQ
Available on request; confirm grade, pack size, lead time and destination with ZLEY sales
TDS / SDS / COA
TDS linked; SDS linked; Batch-specific COA available on request

Values marked for confirmation are intentionally not estimated. Request the current grade-specific TDS/SDS and batch COA before scale-up or purchase.

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What is ZLEY®BIOCARE-ZHD?

ZLEY®BIOCARE-ZHD is supplied for preservative formulation development. Alcohol-free polyol with antimicrobial benefits. Gentle on skin, enhances solubility and formulation stability. The declared INCI is: 1,2-Hexanediol.

What is the recommended use level for ZLEY®BIOCARE-ZHD?

The published or currently recorded use level is NMT10%. Final use level must be checked against the current TDS, the complete formula, target-market rules and finished-product testing.

How should ZLEY®BIOCARE-ZHD be incorporated?

Solubility: Soluble in water, soluble in alcohol. Addition phase: Water phase or a validated aqueous pre-dispersion route; verify the current TDS order of addition. Processing temperature: Not publicly specified — confirm grade-specific processing limits in the current TDS.

Which technical and purchasing documents are available?

TDS is linked on this page; SDS is linked on this page; request the batch-specific COA. Packaging and MOQ are order-specific and should be confirmed with ZLEY sales before purchase.

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