The Basics On Pentylene Glycol
What is Pentylene Glycol?
A synthetic skin-replenishing agent and solvent.
What are other names for Pentylene Glycol?
1,2-DIHYDROXYPENTANE, 1,2-PENTANEDIOL, PENTANE-1,2-DIOL, and PENTYLENE GLYCOL
What is Pentylene Glycol used for?
Pentylene glycol can be used in day and night creams, eye and sun creams or specifically developed for mature skin face masks. Since the substance is able to optimally bind water and thus supply the skin with specific moisture, it is ideal in everyday skincare.
How Pentylene Glycol is classified
Texture Enhancer
Recommendations for using Pentylene Glycol during pregnancy and breastfeeding
Limited data suggests no known risk
Pentylene Glycol During Pregnancy
What we know about using Pentylene Glycol while pregnant or breastfeeding
Limited information available.
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General safety info about Pentylene Glycol from CIR
June 3, 2011 Memorandum To: CIR Expert Panel From: Wilbur Johnson, Jr. Manager/Lead Specialist Subject: Draft Final Report on Caprylyl Glycol and other 1,2-Glycols At the December 13-14, 2010 CIR Expert Panel meeting, the Panel issued a tentative report with a conclusion stating that these ingredients are safe in the present practices of use and concentration. Technical comments on this report were received from the Council after the tentative report was formally announced, and have been addressed. The report has also been revised to include ingredient frequency of use data provided by FDA this year. A copy of the draft final report on these ingredients is included along with the following: CIR report history, Minutes from the June, August, and December 2010 Panel meetings, Literature search strategy, Data profile, and the Council’s technical comments on the tentative report. The Expert Panel needs to determine whether a final report on the safety of 1,2-glycols should be issued.
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Products where you might find Pentylene Glycol
REN Clean Skincare Glycol Lactic Radiance Renewal Mask; Sol de Janeiro Brazilian Bum Bum Cream
List of References
General sources: Drugs and Lactation Database (LactMed) [Internet]. Bethesda (MD): National Library of Medicine (US); 2006-. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK501922/
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Disclaimer: This material is provided for educational purposes only and is not intended for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Consult your healthcare provider with any questions.
