Isopentyldiol

Isopentyldiol is a cosmetic ingredient used as a solvent agent. It appears in about 1% of cosmetic products in our 90,000+ product dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).

INCI nameISOPENTYLDIOL
FunctionSOLVENT
CAS number50468-22-9 / 2568-33-4
EC number256-597-5 / 459-270-7
Prevalence736 products (0.79% of dataset)
Most used inSkincare
EU statusRestricted (annex )
Monthly searches260

Used in

Serums 19.3%General Moisturizers 10.3%Toners 9.2%Sheet Masks 8.2%Hair Masks 3.9%Ampoules 3.5%

Frequently asked

What does Isopentyldiol do in skincare?
Isopentyldiol functions as a solvent agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is Isopentyldiol allowed in cosmetics?
Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
What products contain Isopentyldiol?
It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially serums (19.3% of its uses).

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