1,2-Hexanediol

1,2-Hexanediol is mainly used as solvent as it helps to dissolves other substances. It also functions as hair conditioner as it helps to increase the softness or smoothness of hair, reduce tangles and hair surface roughness.Moreover it is also used as preservative as it has been reported to have some antimicrobial activity. Often serves to increase the antimicrobial activity of other preservatives.