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Aug 24, 2023

Cosphatec GmbH Expands Diols with Cosphaderm Hexiol Natural Multifunctional

Cosphatec GmbH has expanded its portfolio of diols with the COSMOS-and NATRUE-compliant Cosphaderm Hexiol natural (INCI: Not Provided). The ingredient acts as a natural multifunctional and offers a

Cosphatec GmbH has expanded its portfolio of diols with the COSMOS-and NATRUE-compliant Cosphaderm Hexiol natural (INCI: Not Provided). The ingredient acts as a natural multifunctional and offers a range of applications in skin and hair care.

Cosphaderm Hexiol natural is a transparent, colorless and odorless diol of natural origin. Two vicinal OH-groups and a short carbon chain allow unlimited water-solubility, per Cosphatec.

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Cosphaderm Hexiol natural is commonly used as a moisturizer and humectant for both skin and hair care formulations, however is can also be used to stabilize o/w emulsions by droplet size reduction. Another property of is its pH-independent antimicrobial activity that allows minimal use of perserving agents, per the company.