1,5-Pentanediol

1,5-Pentanediol is a cosmetic ingredient used as a solvent, solvent agent. It is used in 51 products in our dataset. It carries no restriction under the EU Cosmetics Regulation annexes.

INCI name1,5-PENTANEDIOL
FunctionSOLVENT, SOLVENT
CAS number111-29-5
EC number203-854-4
Prevalence51 products (0.05% of dataset)
Most used inSkincare
EU statusNo annex restriction

Used in

General Moisturizers 19.6%Serums 9.8%Toners 9.8%Sunscreens 7.8%Essences 5.9%Facial Treatments 5.9%

Frequently asked

What does 1,5-Pentanediol do in skincare?
1,5-Pentanediol functions as a solvent, solvent agent in cosmetic formulas.
What products contain 1,5-Pentanediol?
It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially general moisturizers (19.6% of its uses).

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