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Novaguard HG is multipurpose ingredient and preservative booster. NOVAGUARD HG acts as a skin-conditioning agent, the emollient features of Hexiol bring a soft and pleasant feel to your formulations. This ingredient also functions as a skin humectant with long lasting effect. It has bacteriostatic and bacteriacidal properties which are useful in cosmetics as a preservative.NOVAGUARD HG a high purity 1,2-Hexanediol that can be used in personal care formulations not only as a humectant, but also as a safe substitute of traditional preservatives. It has a broad anti-microbial ability with limited endocrine disrupting effect. Manufacturing of NOVAGUARD HG involves processes of reducing the undesirable odor of 1,2-Hexanediol and bringing the purity above 99.5%.It acts as a humectant, preservative and moisturizing giver. In addition, it can be used either alone or in combination with other preservatives to combat microorganisms directly and thus reduce or eliminate body odor, acne or mycoses. It is applicable in skin care products, deodorants and moisturizing formulations.

INCI Name: 1,2-Hexanediol

Functions: Anti-Microbial Agent, Conditioner, Emollient, Humectant, Moisturizing Agent, Preservative, Preservative Booster

Labeling Claims: Credo Clean Standard, Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty

Benefit Claims: Anti-Acne, Anti-Bacterial, Antimicrobial, Broad pH Stability, De-Odorizing, Emolliency, Humectancy, Long Lasting, Moisturizing, Pleasant Feel, Preservation, Preservative Boosting, Skin Conditioning, Soft Feel

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Identification & Functionality

CAS No.
6920-22-5
Synonym

1, 2-Hexanediol, 1,2- Hexylene glycol

Structural Formula

Novaguard HG - Structural Formula

Features & Benefits

Product Highlights
  • Skin humectant 
  • Emollient 
  • Globally Approved 
  • Antimicrobial protection agent and preservation booster 
  • Effective at a wide pH range 
  • Alternative to conventional preservatives

Applications & Uses

AP/Deo Applications
Bath & Shower Applications
Treatment Product Applications
Application pH Range
3.0 - 9.0
Recommended Uses & Known Application

Shower & bath soaps, antiperspirants, deodorants, facial care, facial cleansing, body care, baby care, anti-acne products, moisturizing products (creams & lotions)

Properties

Physical Form
Appearance
Clear colorless liquid
Odor
Mild to Odorless
Molecular Formula
C₆H₁₄O₂
Soluble in
Alcohol
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Temperature80°C
Puritymin. 99%
Density0.950 g/ml
Moisture Contentmax.1.0%
Refractive Index1.440 - 1.445
Flash Point122 °C Closed cup

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Information

1Kg bottles, 25Kg carboys, 190Kg, 950IBC drums or per client’s requirment. Samples available in 50ml bottles for evaluation.

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life
2 years
Storage

2 year of storage under recommended conditions.