Cosmetic Ingredient for Skincare Ethylhexylglycerin / Ethyl Hexyl Glycerine CAS 70445-33-9
product Description
Ethylhexylglycerin (CAS number: 70445-33-9) is a widely used antiseptic enhancer that has a moisturizing effect and can give formulations a pleasant skin feel. Ethylhexylglycerin can greatly improve the broad-spectrum properties of many traditional preservatives. Ethylhexylglycerin reduces the cell wall surface tension and bacterial activity, making the antiseptic system more effective and faster.
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.
BASIC ANALYSIS
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CAS NO.
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70445-33-9
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Molecular Formula
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C11H24O3
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Formula Weight
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204.30646
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EINECS No.
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408-080-2
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Appearance
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Colorless liquid
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Purity
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≥99%
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Density
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0.963g/cm3
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Flash point
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150.858°C
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Boiling point
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325°C
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Storage
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Sealed in dry,Room Temperature
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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
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.
