Evicide® G 6 eco

Natural 1,2-Hexanediol: Moisturizer, Penetration Enhancer & Antimicrobial Booster

Evicide® G 6 eco is a natural, palm-derived 1,2-Hexanediol from evident ingredients, available in RSPO Mass Balance quality. Part of the Evicide® glycol family, it occupies the ideal sweet spot between antimicrobial efficacy and water solubility within the 1,2-alkanediol series. At a single use level it functions simultaneously as a moisturizer, preservative booster, penetration enhancer and solubilizer for lipophilic actives, making it one of the most versatile multifunctional ingredients available to formulators seeking modern, consumer-friendly preservation concepts. pH-independent and compatible with both water and oil phases, it integrates seamlessly into a wide range of leave-on and rinse-off formulations.

Key Features

• Triple-function performance: moisturizer, antimicrobial agent and penetration enhancer in one ingredient
• Very good broad-spectrum antimicrobial activity against Gram+, Gram- bacteria and yeast; good activity against mold
• MIC data: active against E. coli (1.25%), S. aureus (2.50%), P. aeruginosa (0.63%), C. albicans (1.25%), A. brasiliensis (0.63%)
• ISO Grade A preservative efficacy demonstrated at 2.5% in O/W emulsion at pH 5.0
• Synergistic boosting effect with other diols (e.g. Evicide® G 8 eco) and fatty acid esters (e.g. Evicide® GMCY)
• Acts as solubilizer when mixed directly with lipophilic actives and extracts
• Natural origin, COSMOS and NATRUE approved; available in RSPO MB quality
• pH-independent; water and oil soluble

Applications

Creams, lotions, serums, toners, gels and cleansers, both leave-on and rinse-off. Dose-dependent functionality: at 2.0–2.5% delivers moisturization with full preservative effect; at 1.0% functions as moisturizer and preservative booster; at 0.5% functions as moisturizer and penetration enhancer. Can be mixed directly with lipophilic actives or extracts as a solubilizer.

Technical Information

• INCI: 1,2-Hexanediol
• Appearance: Clear colorless liquid
• Recommended Use Level: 0.5–2.5%
• pH Range: pH-independent
• Solubility: Water and oil soluble

Why Choose Evicide® G 6 eco

Among the 1,2-alkanediols, 1,2-Hexanediol offers the best balance of antimicrobial efficacy and water solubility, making it the most versatile member of the glycol family for aqueous cosmetic systems. Evicide® G 6 eco takes that well-established performance profile and adds a natural, RSPO-certified origin story that meets COSMOS and NATRUE standards. Its amphiphilic molecular structure not only drives its antimicrobial mode of action but also explains its potency as a penetration enhancer, helping active ingredients reach their target in deeper skin layers. For formulators building mild, clean-label preservation systems, it combines with Evicide® G 8 eco and Evicide® GMCY for synergistic effects without relying on traditional preservatives.