Triethylene Glycol

Triethylene Glycol is a cosmetic ingredient used as a fragrance, viscosity controlling agent. It is used in 181 products in our dataset. It carries no restriction under the EU Cosmetics Regulation annexes. PubMed carries 68 studies of its skin or topical use.

INCI nameTRIETHYLENE GLYCOL
FunctionFRAGRANCE, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING
CAS number112-27-6
EC number203-953-2
Prevalence181 products (0.19% of dataset)
Most used inSkincare
EU statusNo annex restriction
Scientific studies68 on PubMed (skin/cosmetic/topical)
Monthly searches1,600

Used in

Prescription 22.1%Face Cleansers 13.3%Serums 10.5%General Moisturizers 7.2%Shampoos 6.6%Sunscreens 6.1%

Frequently asked

What does Triethylene Glycol do in skincare?
Triethylene Glycol functions as a fragrance, viscosity controlling agent in cosmetic formulas.
What products contain Triethylene Glycol?
It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially prescription (22.1% of its uses).

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