Ethoxydiglycol

Ethoxydiglycol is a cosmetic ingredient used as a humectant, solvent agent. It appears in about 1% of cosmetic products in our 90,000+ product dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).

INCI nameETHOXYDIGLYCOL
FunctionHUMECTANT, SOLVENT, PERFUMING
CAS number111-90-0
EC number203-919-7
Prevalence837 products (0.9% of dataset)
Most used inSkincare
EU statusRestricted (annex )
Monthly searches720

Used in

Serums 46.2%Toners 8%Facial Treatments 7.5%General Moisturizers 7%Tanning 6.8%Face Cleansers 3.8%

Frequently asked

What does Ethoxydiglycol do in skincare?
Ethoxydiglycol functions as a humectant, solvent agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is Ethoxydiglycol allowed in cosmetics?
Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
What products contain Ethoxydiglycol?
It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially serums (46.2% of its uses).

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