Triethylene Glycol
A cosmetic ingredient used as fragrance, perfuming, viscosity controlling in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
2,2'-(Ethylenedioxy)diethanol
What does it do?
Triethylene Glycol is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Fragrance
provides scent or masks the natural odour of other ingredients
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Perfuming
adds scent to a cosmetic product
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Viscosity controlling
adjusts the thickness or flow of a formulation
EU regulatory status
Triethylene Glycol 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 Triethylene Glycol?
Triethylene Glycol is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. 2,2'-(Ethylenedioxy)diethanol
Is Triethylene Glycol allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Triethylene Glycol is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Triethylene Glycol do in cosmetic products?
Triethylene Glycol is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: fragrance, perfuming, viscosity controlling.
What is the CAS number of Triethylene Glycol?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Triethylene Glycol is 112-27-6.
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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: 21/11/2016