Diethylhexyl 2,6-Naphthalate

Diethylhexyl 2,6-Naphthalate is a cosmetic ingredient used as a skin conditioning - emollient, skin conditioning agent. It is used in 66 products in our dataset. It carries no restriction under the EU Cosmetics Regulation annexes.

INCI nameDIETHYLHEXYL 2,6-NAPHTHALATE
FunctionSKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT, UV ABSORBER
Prevalence66 products (0.07% of dataset)
Most used inSkincare
EU statusNo annex restriction

Used in

Sunscreens 86.4%BB, CC, Tinted Moisturizers 3%General Moisturizers 3%Face Primers 1.5%Foundations 1.5%Heat Protectants 1.5%

Frequently asked

What does Diethylhexyl 2,6-Naphthalate do in skincare?
Diethylhexyl 2,6-Naphthalate functions as a skin conditioning - emollient, skin conditioning agent in cosmetic formulas.
What products contain Diethylhexyl 2,6-Naphthalate?
It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially sunscreens (86.4% of its uses).

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