Butylene Glycol

Butylene glycol

Also searched as1,3-Butanediolbutylene glycol

What does this ingredient do in an antiperspirant?

CosIng lists Butylene Glycol with the functions humectant, skin conditioning, solvent, viscosity controlling and fragrance.

In roll-ons and gels it helps dissolve extracts and skin care ingredients and affects how the base feels. It does not reduce sweating.

Regulatory and scientific context

Butylene Glycol is not listed in the restrictive annexes of EU Regulation 1223/2009; the safety assessment applies to the finished formula.

What sensitive skin should consider

It is generally well tolerated; on irritated or freshly shaved skin, a reaction to the finished formula is possible.

Do not confuse with

Butylene Glycol is not the same as Propylene Glycol or Pentylene Glycol: they are related glycols with different carbon chain lengths.

Links are based on the complete published INCI list for the exact product version.

ProductFormatRole in the formulaFull analysis

NIVEA Fresh Sensation 50 mlroll-onhumectantOpen

NIVEA MEN Black & White Invisible Original 50 mlroll-onhumectantOpen

NIVEA Black & White Invisible Clear 50 mlroll-onhumectantOpen

Uriage Déodorant Puissance 3 Roll-on 50 mlroll-onhumectantOpen

NIVEA Energy Fresh roll-on antiperspirant 50 mlroll-onhumectantOpen

Lion Ban Premium cooling wipes «Citrus», 30 sheetswipeshumectantOpen

Lion Ban Premium cooling wipes «Floral», 30 sheetswipeshumectantOpen

NIVEA MEN Black & White Invisible Extra roll-on 50 mlroll-onhumectantOpen

The conclusions apply to the stated conditions and jurisdictions, not automatically to every concentration or product.