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  1,2-Hexandiol as Preservative

  Posted by I_M on January 15, 2025 at 8:20 pm

  Would 2% of 1,2-Hexandiol be sufficient as the sole preservative agent in Essence formulation, which has 84% water content and 5% other glycol in it?

  PhilGeis replied 1 month, 1 week ago 3 Members · 2 Replies

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  fareloz

  Member

  January 16, 2025 at 3:29 am

  Are you sure 1,2-Hexandiol is a sole preservative? To me it seems that 1,2-Hexandiol is a preservation booster, but not an actual standalone preservative. It is usually included in addition to more reliable preservatives.

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  PhilGeis

  Member

  January 16, 2025 at 4:11 am

  I’m with fareloz. Answer is no.

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