1,3 Butylene Glycol is used as a multifunctional Emollient and Humectant. It is widely used in Skin-Care and Haircare Formulations and other Personal Care applications such as Cosmetic Face Masks. | 1,3 Butylene Glycol is used as an intermediate for the manufacture of polyester plasticisers and unsaturated polyester resins and polyurethane paints. In heavy duty brake-fluid formulations, gelling agent for gelatin and similar proteins, humectant for cellophane, tobacco, unsaturated polyester resins and resins for polyurethane paints, Alkyd resin paints and wetting agent in inks.| Stabilizer for pharmaceuticals.| As an intermediate for the manufacture of polyester plasticizers.| Solvent in the fragrance industry.| In the food and beverage industry, it is used as an additive and has antimicrobial properties and is also used as an additive in packaging of foods and beverages.