Evicide® Butylene Glycol eco

100% Bio-Based Humectant, Solvent & Preservative Booster from Cassava

Evicide® Butylene Glycol eco is a multifunctional, 100% bio-based 1,3-butylene glycol sourced from cassava (Manihot esculenta) by evident ingredients. Palm oil-free and pH-independent, it combines humectant, solvent, penetration-enhancing, and preservation-boosting properties in a single clean-label ingredient. Suitable for both leave-on and rinse-off formulations, it delivers a soft, non-greasy skin feel while enabling milder, more consumer-friendly preservation concepts without compromising microbial safety.

Key Features

• Triple functionality: humectant, solvent and preservative booster in one ingredient
• 100% bio-based from cassava; palm oil-free
• Reduces water activity to support antimicrobial efficacy of organic acids and multifunctional preservatives
• Improves solubility and distribution of botanical extracts, preservatives and fragrances
• Supports delivery of water-soluble and some lipophilic actives into upper skin layers
• Non-tacky, smooth sensorial profile; can reduce reliance on glycerin
• pH-independent; heat stable up to 80–85°C
• COSMOS and NATRUE approved

Applications

Creams, lotions, serums, toners, gels and cleansers, both leave-on and rinse-off. Functions as a humectant/solvent at 3–8% and as a preservative booster at 7.5–10%, enabling robust microbial protection in clean-label and natural formulations.

Technical Information

• INCI: Butylene Glycol
• Appearance: Colorless, clear liquid
• Recommended Use Level: 1–10% (humectant/solvent: 3–8%; preservative booster: 7.5–10%)
• pH Range: pH-independent
• Solubility: Water, alcohols, glycols

Why Choose Evicide® Butylene Glycol eco

Butylene glycol is a formulation workhorse, but not all grades are equal. Evicide® Butylene Glycol eco brings a fully bio-based, palm-free origin story that meets COSMOS and NATRUE standards, making it the right choice for natural and certified organic formulations where conventional petroleum-derived BG is not acceptable. Beyond its clean credentials, its proven preservation-boosting performance makes it a genuinely functional upgrade over standard humectants.