Ethoxydiglycol Behenate
A cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning - emollient in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
2-(2-ethoxyethoxy)ethanol docosanoate
What does it do?
Ethoxydiglycol Behenate is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Skin conditioning - emollient
softens the skin by reducing roughness and friction between skin cells
EU regulatory status
Ethoxydiglycol Behenate 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 Ethoxydiglycol Behenate?
Ethoxydiglycol Behenate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. 2-(2-ethoxyethoxy)ethanol docosanoate
Is Ethoxydiglycol Behenate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Ethoxydiglycol Behenate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Ethoxydiglycol Behenate do in cosmetic products?
Ethoxydiglycol Behenate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: skin conditioning - emollient.
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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