INTRODUCTION
Ethylhexylglycerin is typically a clear, colorless liquid used in personal care products, as a preservative and a conditioning agent. It’s approved for use in cosmetics by regulatory agencies such as the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the European Union (EU).
MANUFACTURE
It is prepared by catalytic splitting of ethylhexylglycidyl ether, followed by the addition of water. The product can then be purified by vacuum distillation.
| Synonyms | 3-[2-(Ethylhexyl)-oxy]-1,2-propanediol |
| CAS no. | 70445-33-9 |
| EINECS no. | 408-080-2 |
| Molecular formula | C8H8ClNO3S |
| Molecular weight | 204.31 |
| Structure |  |
APPLICATIONS
Ethylhexylglycerin is actively used for manufacturing various cosmetic preparations – Lotions, Washes, Shampoos, Conditioners, Topicals.
| Acts as an active preservative. |
| It is an active deodorizer. |
| It is an impressive skin moisturizing agent. |
| Used as a booster agent for cosmetic alcohol preparations as well as glycols. |
| Helps in improving the overall texture of cosmetic items on the skin. |
| It is effective in keeping gram-positive bacteria formation under control. |
| Helps not only in boosting the effects of fragrance ingredients in cosmetic formulations but also helps in properly fixing them to the same. |
SPECIFICATIONS
| Test | Unit | Specification |
|---|---|---|
| Appearance | – | Clear, colourless liquid |
| Odour | – | Characteristic |
| Density at 20°C | g/ml | 0.950 – 0.960 |
| Refractive index at 20°C | – | 1.449 – 1.453 |
| Colour index (Hazen) | – | ≤ 30 |
| Ethylhexylglycerin (GC, Area%) | % | ≥ 99.0 |
PACKING
HDPE drum.
STORAGE
Store in cool, well-ventilated area protected from light & heat.
REACH status
Not registered.
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