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by Muby Chem
Muby Chem operates a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility producing high quality Butylene Glycol, known for its exceptional purity and effectiveness. This versatile compound is widely used across various industries, including pharmaceutical and cosmetic applications.
Our cutting-edge technology ensures the production of Butylene Glycol with exceptional purity and quality, making it an ideal choice for a variety of applications.
Application: MOLHOL® BUT is used as a solvent, humectant and formulation aid in pharmaceutical and cosmetic formulations. It enhances moisture retention in creams, gels, lotions and topical preparations. It also functions as a carrier system for active ingredients, viscosity modifier and stabilizer in liquid and semi-solid formulations.
| # | PROPERTY | TYPICAL VALUE |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | CAS No | 107-88-0 |
| 2 | Molecular Formula | C4H10O2 |
| 3 | Molecular Weight | 90.12 g/mol |
| # | TEST | SPECIFICATION - USP |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Appearance | It occurs as clear, colourless, hygroscopic, viscous liquid. |
| 2 | Identification (A) Test A (B) Chromatographic Identity |
(A) Infrared Spectroscopy (B) The retention time of butane-1,3-diol in the Sample solution corresponds to that in the Standard solution. |
| 3 | Solubility | It is miscible with water, with acetone, and with ether in all proportions, but is immiscible with fixed oils. It dissolves most essential oil and synthetic flavoring substances. |
| 4 | Residue on Ignition | Not more than 0.05%. |
| 5 | Limit if Lead | Not more than 2 μg/g. |
| 6 | Impurities Each Individual Impurity Total Impurities |
Not more than 0.1%. Not more than 2.0%. |
| 7 | Acidity and alkalinity (pH) | 5.5–7.0. |
| 8 | Water Determination | Not more than 0.5%. |
| 9 | Assay | Not less than 98.0% and not more than 102.0%. |
MOLHOL® BUT is packed in HDPE drum or IBC packing having bar-coded label.
The shelf life is 3 years. Preserve in tight containers. Do not store above 50°. Protect from moisture.
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