BIOLISSE® Pentylene Glycol
BIOLISSE® Pentylene Glycol
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Estimated delivery time: 09 Oct 2026 to 13 Oct 2026
Available in sizes up to 250 g (depending on current availability and unit price, the quantity may be smaller).
Scope of delivery: sample with example CoA, TDS, SDS and CDS. The example CoA is the CoA from the document bar and is not batch-specific. Development samples are intended for development, not for use in end products. One development sample per customer and article.
With the sample you receive a code that credits the sample price towards your next purchase.
Delivery time: liquid and oil extracts are usually prepared as samples within 10 working days. We confirm the dispatch date with the order confirmation.
Second step: packs from 5 kg, price after login. The sample price is credited.
Third step: production quantities above 5 kg are made to order. Quantity, packaging and certification via the industrial enquiry.
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Ingredients (1223/2009) Cosmetics Regulation
Ingredients (1223/2009) Cosmetics Regulation
Composition (1169/2011) Food Regulation
Composition (1169/2011) Food Regulation
Technical documentation
Technical documentation
TDS, SDS, CDS and example CoA available after login
Compliance
Compliance
Variants with glycerin or sunflower oil are available in organic quality according to an IFOAM-recognised standard (EU Organic Regulation (EU) 2018/848), selectable via the “Quality” option. Organic is currently not available for powder extracts. Certificate DE-ÖKO-001.276-0076919.2026.001, Kiwa BCS Öko-Garantie GmbH, valid until 31 January 2028. This covers COSMOS and NATRUE; USDA Organic is possible under the EU-US equivalence arrangement. Industrial quantities above 5 kg via the industrial inquiry.
Specification
Specification
CAS number:
Use: This product is intended exclusively for the cosmetics industry.
Recommended use level: 0.5–5.0 %
Packaging: plastic containers
Visual evaluation: Clear liquid, no turbidity
Colour evaluation: Clear
Origin: Synthetically produced.
pH: 5.0–7.0 (10 % aqueous solution)
Density: 0.971 g/mL (25 °C)
Refractometry: nD20 1.439
Preservative: none added
Microbiology: Total number of aerobic mesophilic bacteria / g / Method: ISO 21149:2022-08: < 10; Total number of yeasts and molds / g / Method: ISO 16212:2022-08: < 10; Total number of aerobic mesophilic microorganisms (bacteria + yeasts + molds) / g / Method: ISO 17516:2014-10: < 10; Unspecified microorganisms (also includes gram-negative bacteria such as Pluralibacter gergoviae and Burkholderia cepacia) / g / Method: ISO 18415:2022-08: not detectable; Specified microorganisms (Pseud. aeruginosa, E.coli, Staph. aureus, Candida albicans) / g / Method: ISO 18415:2022-08: not detectable
Shelf life: 36 months unopened in the original container, stored at 15–25 °C, protected from direct sunlight and moisture.
Flash point: 104.4 °C
Test scope, methods and specification per batch: see the example CoA under Documents. The batch CoA accompanies every delivery.
Shipping information
Shipping information
The product will be sent to you depending on your customer status.
Disclaimer
Disclaimer
It cannot be ruled out that a color change may occur during storage and depending on the temperature. If cloudiness or precipitation occurs, the product would need to be filtered. This does not affect the quality of the product. This is a raw material intended for use in the manufacture of cosmetics. The images shown here are for illustrative purposes only and are to be considered as approximate. The products are guaranteed to meet the specifications listed on their label, packaging and/or certificate of analysis at the time of shipment or for the expressly stated period. CONIUNCTA® disclaims all express or implied warranties, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, with respect to our products or related information. The customer is solely responsible for determining the suitability of CONIUNCTA® products for their own applications, uses and processes, including ensuring that there is no infringement of third party intellectual property rights. CONIUNCTA® shall not be liable for incidental, consequential, indirect, exemplary or special damages of any kind arising from the use or failure of the products. All sales are subject to CONIUNCTA®'s complete terms and conditions of sale. Prices are subject to change without notice and CONIUNCTA® reserves the right to change or discontinue products without notice.
How do I obtain a sample?
How do I obtain a sample?
Two routes. For development, select the “Development sample” variant at €49 on the product page and order it through your customer account. The sample comes with an example CoA (not batch-specific), TDS, SDS and CDS; it is intended for development, not for use in end products. One sample per customer and article; for PRO extracts the sample is considerably smaller than 250 g (approx. 50 g). With the sample you receive a code that credits €49 towards your next purchase. For industrial quantities above 5 kg, use the industrial inquiry on the product page. You receive a quotation with quantity, quality and base.
FAQ
FAQ
Please read our FAQ.
BIOLISSE® Pentylene Glycol is 1,2-pentanediol, a multifunctional raw material for the cosmetics industry with the INCI name Pentylene Glycol. The alkanediol acts as a humectant, improves the penetration of other active ingredients and shows a preservative effect against bacteria, yeasts and molds from a usage level of 5 %. Formulators looking to buy Pentylene Glycol will find here a clear, readily water-soluble liquid for preservative-reduced formulations.
Specification
- INCI: Pentylene Glycol (1,2-pentanediol)
- Appearance: clear liquid, no turbidity
- Solubility: readily soluble in water
- Density: 0.971 g/mL (25 °C)
- pH value: 5.0–7.0 (10% aqueous solution)
- Preservation: glycol-based
- Origin: Europe and worldwide
- Vegan: yes
- Packaging: plastic container
- Regulatory status: cosmetic raw material according to (EC) No. 1223/2009
Application in cosmetics
The usage level is 0.5–5.0 %. In formulations, BIOLISSE® Pentylene Glycol performs several functions at once: it serves as a humectant, solubilizer and preservative booster. From a concentration of 5 %, the alkanediol acts against bacteria, yeasts and molds, enabling preservative-reduced formulations.
Typical applications include facial care, serums, body lotions and sensitive natural cosmetics, for example in products with a balancing, nourishing or moisturizing focus. The microbiological quality is tested according to ISO methods: the total viable count is below 10 per gram, and specified organisms such as Pseudomonas aeruginosa, E. coli, Staphylococcus aureus and Candida albicans are not detectable.
The product is intended exclusively for the cosmetics industry and is not suitable for food.
Frequently asked questions
What is Pentylene Glycol?
Pentylene Glycol is the INCI name for 1,2-pentanediol, an alkanediol with moisturizing, penetration-enhancing and antimicrobial properties. In cosmetics it is used as a multifunctional raw material.
Is Pentylene Glycol a preservative?
Pentylene Glycol is used as a preservative booster. From a concentration of 5 % it shows a preservative effect against bacteria, yeasts and molds and can thus enable preservative-reduced formulations.
Is BIOLISSE® Pentylene Glycol vegan?
Yes, the product is vegan.
How should BIOLISSE® Pentylene Glycol be stored?
Unopened in the original packaging, the shelf life is 36 months when stored at 15–25 °C, protected from direct sunlight and moisture. Depending on temperature, a color change may occur during storage. If turbidity or precipitation occurs, simple filtration is sufficient and the quality of the product remains unaffected.
Which documents are available?
The technical data sheet (TDS) and safety data sheet (SDS) are available for download on the product page. Prices and volume tiers are visible after login.


