Can 1,2-Hexanediol Dissolve Glabridin 40%?
Question
Regarding 1,2-Hexanediol (Super-Purified, Odorless), a solvent that can replace Propylene Glycol and Butylene Glycol. Experiments show that 1,2-Hexanediol can help with water-binding (humectant) and has antimicrobial properties, acting as a preservative booster.
Can this ingredient be used to replace Butylene Glycol for dissolving Glabridin 40%?
Answer
Can 1,2-Hexanediol replace Butylene Glycol for dissolving Glabridin 40%?
Based on the product information for Hi-Glabridin™ Licorice Extract (Glabridin 40%), it is specified that Glabridin can only be dissolved in Butylene Glycol or Ethanol. The product description does not list 1,2-Hexanediol as a suitable solvent for Glabridin 40%.
While 1,2-Hexanediol (Super-Purified, Odorless) is a versatile solvent that can replace Butylene Glycol in many formulations and offers benefits like water-binding and preservative boosting, it is not indicated as a solvent for Glabridin 40% according to the ingredient's specific dissolution instructions.
Therefore, to properly dissolve Glabridin 40%, you should follow the product's recommendation and use either Butylene Glycol or Ethanol.
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