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Ethylhexylglycerin
Multifunctional skin-conditioning agent, preservative booster and deodorant active; enhances efficacy of traditional preservatives.
Made to orderPreservation & antioxidants
Identity
- INCI name
- Ethylhexylglycerin
- Also known as
- Preservative booster · deodorant active
- IUPAC name
- 3-[(2-Ethylhexyl)oxy]propane-1,2-diol
- CAS number
- 70445-33-9
- Molecular formula
- C11H24O3
- Molecular weight
- 204.31 g/mol
- Appearance
- Colourless, clear liquid
Typical specification
| Parameter | Typical value |
|---|---|
| Purity (GC) | ≥ 99.0 % |
| Water (KF) | ≤ 0.5 % |
| Colour (APHA) | ≤ 50 |
| Acid value | ≤ 0.5 mg KOH/g |
Indicative values. The lot certificate of analysis governs. Full TDS and SDS available on request; analytical methods shared under CDA.
Applications
- •Preservative boosting (with phenoxyethanol etc.)
- •Deodorants
- •Leave-on skin care
- •Wet wipes
Regulatory note
Widely used globally; not a listed preservative, functions as a booster and skin-conditioning agent.