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ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN

Last update on Jan 16, 2026

Ethylhexylglycerin is a skin softening agent that offers multiple benefits for skin care and cosmetic products. It acts as a humectant and hydrates skin and hair deeply without leaving them heavy or sticky. Ethylhexylglycerin is also a preservative that increases the shelf life of a wide variety of products. The chemical formula of Ethylhexylglycerin is C₁₁H₂₄O₃. It is used in a variety of products such as lipsticks, moisturizers, foundations, shampoos, fragrances, and much more.

CAS Number: 70445-33-9Chem/IUPAC Name: 1,2-Propanediol, 3-(2-ethylhexyloxy) EINECS/ELINCS No: 408-080-2COSING REF No: 33896

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UniProtect® EHG

by Uniproma Chemical

INCI: ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN

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PromaCare® LD1-PDRN

by Uniproma Chemical

INCI: LAMINARIA DIGITATA EXTRACT | SODIUM DNA | ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN | PENTYLENE GLYCOL | AQUA

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PromaCare® LD2-PDRN

by Uniproma Chemical

INCI: LAMINARIA DIGITATA EXTRACT | SODIUM DNA | ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN | PENTYLENE GLYCOL | AQUA

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What is ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN used for?

Ethylhexylglycerin has many functions and acts as a surfactant, preservative, and skin conditioning agent. It leaves the skin and hair smoother and softer while hydrating them. Ethylhexylglycerin is thus popular in a variety of cosmetic, skin care and hair care products.

Skin care: It has skin conditioning properties that hydrate and lubricate the surface. It also draws moisture to the upper layers of the skin and locks it there for deeper hydration
Hair care: It conditions the hair and cleans the scalp while acting as a preservative for hair care products. This ingredient prevents bacterial growth in formulations and increases the shelf life of products
Cosmetic products: It stabilizes the formulations by keeping them blended together. Cosmetic products last longer because of the presence of Ethylhexylglycerin

Origin

Ethylhexylglycerin is extracted from biodegradable glycerin which comes mainly from plant-based sources such as palm or soybean.

What does ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN do in a formulation?

HUMECTANT|

PRESERVATIVE|

SKIN CONDITIONING|

EMOLLIENT

Safety Profile

Ethylhexylglycerin is safe for use when added in very low concentrations. If used in the concentration of more than 8% in rinse-off products and more than 2% in leave-on products, Ethylhexylglycerin can have some side effects such as skin irritation. People with an existing skin condition or with sensitive skin are advised to do a patch test prior to full application. Since Ethylhexylglycerin is generally derived from plants, it is both vegan and halal.