Ethyl Hexanediol
Ethyl Hexanediol is a cosmetic ingredient used as a solvent agent. It is used in 127 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).
| INCI name | ETHYL HEXANEDIOL |
| Function | SOLVENT |
| CAS number | 94-96-2 |
| EC number | 202-377-9 |
| Prevalence | 127 products (0.14% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Skincare |
| EU status | Restricted (annex ) |
| Monthly searches | 90 |
Used in
Eye Masks 14.2%Toners 11%Face Cleansers 8.7%General Moisturizers 7.9%Essences 7.1%Sunscreens 7.1%
Frequently asked
- What does Ethyl Hexanediol do in skincare?
- Ethyl Hexanediol functions as a solvent agent in cosmetic formulas.
- Is Ethyl Hexanediol allowed in cosmetics?
- Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
- What products contain Ethyl Hexanediol?
- It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially eye masks (14.2% of its uses).
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