Sources of Exposure :
Description :
Caprylyl glycol and related 1,2-glycols (including 1,2-hexanediol) are used mostly as skin and hair conditioning agents and viscosity agents in cosmetic products.
Sources of Exposure: Personal care products, cosmetics
Health Impacts: According to ECHA (European Chemicals Agency) 1,2-Hexanediol causes serious eye irritation.
Health Concerns
Contaminants:
Banned/restricted lists:
ECHA: 1,2-hexanediol
Cosmetic Ingredient Review: 1,2-Hexanediol (2012)