Allowed in EU

Diethoxyethyl Succinate

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

What is it?

Butanedioic acid, bis(2-ethoxyethyl) ester

What does it do?

Diethoxyethyl Succinate is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:

  • Solvent

    dissolves other ingredients into a uniform liquid phase

EU regulatory status

Diethoxyethyl Succinate 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 Diethoxyethyl Succinate?

Diethoxyethyl Succinate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Butanedioic acid, bis(2-ethoxyethyl) ester

Is Diethoxyethyl Succinate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

Yes. Diethoxyethyl Succinate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.

What does Diethoxyethyl Succinate do in cosmetic products?

Diethoxyethyl Succinate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: solvent.

What is the CAS number of Diethoxyethyl Succinate?

The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Diethoxyethyl Succinate is 26962-29-8.

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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