Brontide® Natural Butylene Glycol
- CAS Number
- 107-88-0
- EC Number
- 203-529-7
- INCI Name
- Butylene Glycol
Naturally sourced Brontide® butylene glycol is a high-performance ingredient used in a variety of personal care and cosmetic applications. It can also be used as a solvent and stabilizer for extracts and actives..
Properties
- Physical Form
- Liquid
Product families
Applications
- Fragrances & Perfumes
- Skin Care
Product Families
- Antioxidants & Preservatives
- Conditioners & Emollients
- Solvents & Carriers
- Stabilizers
Other characteristics
- Brand
- Brontide
- Functions
Humectant, Preservative Booster, Solvent, Stabilizer
- Benefit Claims
Anti-Irritant, Antimicrobial, Excellent Stability, Gloss, High Purity, Humectancy, Moisturizing, Preservative Boosting, Rub Resistant, Sensitivity Reduction, Solvency, Spreadability, Superior Skin Feel, Texturizing, Versatile Sensory Modifier; Anti-Irritant; Antimicrobial; Excellent Stability; Gloss; High Purity; Humectancy; Moisturizing; Preservative Boosting; Rub Resistant; Sensitivity Reduction; Solvency; Spreadability; Superior Skin Feel; Texturizing; Versatile Sensory Modifier
- Labeling Claims
Bio-based, Clean at Sephora, Credo Clean Standard, Heavy Metal-free, Natural, Naturally Derived, Non-GMO, Non-Irritant, Petroleum-free, Plant-Based, Recyclable, Sustainable, Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty, VOC-free; Bio-based; Clean at Sephora; Credo Clean Standard; Heavy Metal-free; Natural; Naturally Derived; Non-GMO; Non-Irritant; Petroleum-free; Plant-Based; Recyclable; Sustainable; Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty; VOC-free
- Ingredient Origin
- Natural Origin, Non-Animal Origin, Plant Origin
- Natural Origin
- Non-Animal Origin
- Plant Origin
- Certifications & Compliance
ISO 14001, ISO 16128, ISO 45001, ISO 9001, REACH (Europe), USDA BioPreferred
- Odor
- Faint
- Markets
- Personal Care
- Appearance
- Clear, Colorless
- The Rundown
Naturally sourced Brontide butylene glycol is a high-performance ingredient used in a variety of personal care and cosmetic applications. It can also be used as a solvent and stabilizer for extracts and actives.
- Technology
- Cosmetic Ingredients
- Quality Standards
- ENISO 9001:2015
- HIGHLIGHTS
Brontide is safe for skin; Brontide was tested at levels of 10%, 20%, 40%; Clinical Test (HRIPT) showed : no fatigue, no skin irritation, no sensitization.; Brontide is shown to enhance clarity and expression of aroma ingredients - lower formulation costs increased performance.; Brontide was noted to have a better skin feel after alcohol portion was evaporated - Combined with skin safe benefits, Brontide is great for skincare applications.; Brontide has a similar solubility profile to DPG in formulation - Brontide can play a role as co-diluent, easy to increase natural content and lowered carbon footprint.
- Functional Benefits
- Humectant
- Adds Texture
- Solvent Stabilizer
- Preservative Booster
- Chemical Inventories
- EINECS (EU)
- The Innovative Process
Brontide is made in Europe from an innovative fermentation process which converts non-GMO plant sugars into an ultra high purity butylene glycol, eliminating the need to use crude oil as a feedstock.
Technical data
Table 1 of 3
6 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Purity | 99.7 | % |
| Water | 0.5 | % |
| Specific Gravity (at 20°C) | 1.004 | — |
| Viscosity (at 25°C ) | 97 | cP |
| Acid Number | max. 0.05 | mg KOH/g |
| Heavy Metals | None Detected | — |
Table 2 of 3
5 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Staphylococcus Aureus | 225 | mg/ml |
| Escherichia Coli | 100 | mg/ml |
| Pseudomonas Aeruginosa | 175 | mg/ml |
| Candida Albicans | 225 | mg/ml |
| Aspergillus Brasiliensis | min. 350 | mg/ml |
Good for our Planet
2 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Global Warming Impact | kg CO - eq | 3.78 | 1.86 |
| Primary Energy Demand from Non-Renewable Sources | MJ | 109 | 58.5 |
