Booming Cosmetics Industry Driving Demand for 1,3-Butylene Glycol in Asia-Pacific
With the expansion of the cosmetics industry, the demand for 1,3-butylene glycol is rising sharply across the world. This is because the compound is heavily used as a humectant in cosmetics, due to its ability to be used as viscosity-decreasing component. In addition to this, the compound fixes volatile compounds such as flavors and fragrances in cosmetic formulations, which, in turn, stabilizes them, assists in aroma retention, and prevents the spoilage of cosmetic formulations by microorganisms. Furthermore, the compound has a high distribution coefficient, which leads to the higher efficacy of the preservatives mixed in the formulations. This allows the cosmetics producers to reduce the dosage of the applied preservatives. Besides this, the surging geriatric population, the huge investments being made in the cosmetics sector, and the soaring disposable income of people are also positively impacting the demand for 1,3-butylene glycol by pushing up the demand for beauty and perso...