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Ethoxydiglycol

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

What is it?

2-(2-Ethoxyethoxy)ethanol; Carbitol; Diethylene glycol monoethyl ether; DEGEE

What does it do?

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

  • Humectant

    draws moisture from the air or deeper skin layers to the surface, helping skin retain water

  • Perfuming

    adds scent to a cosmetic product

  • Solvent

    dissolves other ingredients into a uniform liquid phase

EU regulatory status

This ingredient is restricted in the European Union.

Ethoxydiglycol is listed under Annex III of EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009 (entry 297). It is permitted only under specific conditions, concentration limits, or in particular product types.

Frequently asked questions

What is Ethoxydiglycol?

Ethoxydiglycol is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. 2-(2-Ethoxyethoxy)ethanol; Carbitol; Diethylene glycol monoethyl ether; DEGEE

Is Ethoxydiglycol allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

Only with restrictions. Ethoxydiglycol is permitted in EU cosmetics only under specific conditions defined in Annex III of Regulation 1223/2009.

What does Ethoxydiglycol do in cosmetic products?

Ethoxydiglycol is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: humectant, perfuming, solvent.

What is the CAS number of Ethoxydiglycol?

The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Ethoxydiglycol is 111-90-0.

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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: 10/01/2018