ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN
- CAS
- 70445-33-9
- PubChem CID
- 9859093
- Molecular Formula
- C11H24O3
- Molecular Weight
- 204.3100 g/mol
1,2-Propanediol, 3-(2-ethylhexyloxy)
What does it do?
Used as a humectant and solvent in the product.
Details
1,2-Propanediol, 3-(2-ethylhexyloxy)

Ethylhexylglycerin: preservative or allergen?
You'll often see Ethylhexylglycerin on the ingredient list of many cosmetics. It's frequently found in creams, shampoos, and wet wipes labeled 'paraben-free'. This compound both assists against microorganisms and acts as a skin softener.
Read the full guide →Function & Use
Skin Conditioning
Deodorant
Skin-Conditioning Agent
What The Sources Say
Europe PMC (scientific literature)1
Cited by 19. Background Ethylhexylglycerin is a relatively new cosmetic ingredient that is used for its surfactant, emollient, skin-conditioning and antimicrobial properties. Since 2002, it has been occasionally reported as a contact allergen. Objectives To report on 13 patients who presented with allergic contact dermatitis caused by ethylhexylglycerin, evaluated at two Belgian university patch test clinics d
ToxValDB (EPA Toxicity Value Database)2
EPA ToxValDB skin/eye data - endpoint: Eye Irritation, classification: Eye Dam. 1. Caveat: this is an aggregated record; dose, species and route of exposure must be considered together.
EPA ToxValDB skin/eye data - endpoint: Eye Irritation, classification: Category 8.3A (Category 1). Caveat: this is an aggregated record; dose, species and route of exposure must be considered together.
Scientific References
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