Allowed in EU

2-(2-Aminoethoxy)ethanol

A cosmetic ingredient used as hair fixing in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.

What is it?

2-(2-Aminoethoxy)ethanol; Diglycolamine

What does it do?

2-(2-Aminoethoxy)ethanol is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:

  • Hair fixing

    holds hair in a desired style, typically through a flexible film coating each strand

EU regulatory status

2-(2-Aminoethoxy)ethanol is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the European Union under Regulation 1223/2009. It is not subject to a specific Annex restriction at the time of writing.

Frequently asked questions

What is 2-(2-Aminoethoxy)ethanol?

2-(2-Aminoethoxy)ethanol is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. 2-(2-Aminoethoxy)ethanol; Diglycolamine

Is 2-(2-Aminoethoxy)ethanol allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

Yes. 2-(2-Aminoethoxy)ethanol is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.

What does 2-(2-Aminoethoxy)ethanol do in cosmetic products?

2-(2-Aminoethoxy)ethanol is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: hair fixing.

What is the CAS number of 2-(2-Aminoethoxy)ethanol?

The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for 2-(2-Aminoethoxy)ethanol is 929-06-6.

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Source: EU CosIng database (European Commission). This page is derived from public-sector information published by the European Commission. · Last updated: 15/10/2010