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# Laboratory analysis of 1,2-hexanediol

#### FILAB is COFRAC ISO 17025 accredited for the determination of phthalates DIBP, DnBP, DPP in limit tests at 1 mg/kg by GC-MS, in lotion-type cosmetic products.

## As a cosmetics manufacturer, you would like to carry out an analysis of 1.2 - Hexanediol in your products.

### What is 1.2-Hexanediol?

1,2-Hexanediol is an organic compound belonging to the diol family with the chemical formula C6H14O2. In general, 1,2-Hexanediol is considered safe for most applications, particularly in cosmetics.

 ![1.2 hexanediol](https://filab.fr/wp-content/uploads/elementor/thumbs/cosmetiques-3-qk5izcb72vus6votmwdshcujgqh2xxd2xi3fu3camo.png)
### What are the properties of 1.2 -Hexanediol?

1.2-Hexanediol is often used in cosmetic products as a moisturising agent and for its antimicrobial properties.

In general, 1,2-Hexanediol is considered safe for most applications, including cosmetics. However, as with any chemical compound, its use must comply with current safety and regulatory guidelines.

### What are the regulations on 1.2 Hexanediol?

For cosmetics manufacturers, it is vital to comply with the regulations in force to ensure the conformity of their products. In the European Union, 1,2-Hexanediol is governed by Regulation (EC) No. 1223/2009 on cosmetic products. It is listed as an authorised ingredient and is often used for its antimicrobial and moisturising properties.

## Our solutions: to help you measure impurities such as 1.2 Hexanediol in your cosmetic products (MP or PF) using precise analytical methods.

For more than ten years, the FILAB laboratory has developed extensive expertise in chemical analysis and materials characterisation. The FILAB laboratory has state-of-the-art analytical equipment and high-level human skills to offer its customers services that meet their compliance criteria for the determination of 1.2- Hexanediol in cosmetics.

FILAB offers tailor-made services for the analysis of your cosmetics:

## our services

Analysis and determination of 1.4-dioxane in your cosmetics using chromatographic techniques, ...

[Dosage of active ingredients](https://filab.fr/en/sectors-of-activity/health-pharmaceutical-cosmetics/laboratory-analysis-active-ingredients.md): organic and mineral sunscreens, vitamins, etc.

[Analytical validation in accordance with ISO 12787](https://filab.fr/en/our-services/rd/life-cycle-of-an-analytical-method-in-the-laboratory/laboratory-analytical-method-validation/)

[Deformation](https://filab.fr/en/our-services/our-expertise-services/laboratory-deformulation-analysis-reverse-engineering.md)

[Laboratory audits](https://filab.fr/en/our-services/rd/laboratory-audit.md) and [team training](https://filab.fr/en/our-services/rd/laboratory-analytical-chemistry-training.md)

Analysis of undesirable substances in raw materials and finished products: [heavy metals](https://filab.fr/en/our-services/our-analysis-services/laboratory-analysis-heavy-metal.md), [residual solvents,](https://filab.fr/en/our-services/our-analysis-services/voc-analysis-laboratory.md) phthalates, [bisphenol A](https://filab.fr/en/our-services/our-analysis-services/chemical-analysis-laboratory/laboratory-determination-contents-bisphenol-a.md), etc.

Determination of preservatives[(phenoxyethanol,](https://filab.fr/en/sectors-of-activity/laboratory-analysis-cosmetics/laboratory-analysis-phenoxyethanol.md) [parabens,](https://filab.fr/en/sectors-of-activity/laboratory-analysis-cosmetics/parabens-analysis-laboratory.md) chlorphenesin, etc.)

[Expertise on non-conformities](https://filab.fr/en/our-services/our-expertise-services/laboratory-analysis-failures.md): particles, deposits, unknown peaks, damage to materials, etc.

Compatibility study[(container/content interaction](https://filab.fr/en/our-services/our-expertise-services/laboratory-analysis-container-contents-interactions.md), [extractables and relargables](https://filab.fr/en/our-services/our-expertise-services/laboratory-extractable-leachable-testing/extractable-leachable-analysis.md))

## our technical resources

[Mass spectrometry](https://filab.fr/en/our-technical-resources/laboratory-analysis-mass-spectrometry.md)

[HS-GC/MS](https://filab.fr/en/our-technical-resources/gas-chromatography-analysis-lab-gc/gc-ms-hs-gc-ms-and-tdu-gc-ms-laboratory.md)

[ICP-MS](https://filab.fr/en/our-technical-resources/icp-ms-analysis-laboratory.md)

[MALDI-TOF](https://filab.fr/en/our-technical-resources/maldi-tof-laboratory-analysis.md)

[LC-QTOF-MS](https://filab.fr/en/our-technical-resources/laboratory-for-lc-qtof-analysis.md)

[Chromatographie Liquide HPLC-MS et HPLC-MS/MS](https://filab.fr/en/our-technical-resources/laboratory-analysis-uplc/laboratory-analysis-hplc-lcms.md)