Description

Ethylhexylglycerin is a versatile, multifunctional ingredient widely recognized for its skin-conditioning and mild preservative-boosting properties. Its value lies in its ability to enhance product stability and sensory feel while being compatible with a broad range of formulations. This makes it a critical component for manufacturers in the personal care, cosmetics, and pharmaceutical industries seeking effective, gentle, and high-performance additives.

Application

• Deodorant & Antiperspirant Formulations: Acts as an effective odor absorber and provides a smooth, non-sticky skin feel.
• Skin Care Products: Used in creams, lotions, and serums as an emollient and moisturizer to improve skin hydration and texture.
• Preservative Boosting Systems: Enhances the efficacy of traditional preservatives (parabens, phenoxyethanol) allowing for lower usage levels in rinse-off and leave-on products.
• Hair Care Applications: Incorporated into shampoos and conditioners to provide conditioning benefits and improve combability.
• Baby Care & Wet Wipes: Valued for its mildness and skin-friendly profile in sensitive skin formulations and preservative systems for wipes.
• Color Cosmetics: Improves the application and wear of foundations, lipsticks, and mascaras by providing emolliency and pigment dispersion.
• Pharmaceutical Topicals: Serves as a safe excipient in ointments and creams, aiding in drug delivery and skin compatibility.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ethylhexylglycerin
CAS No.	70445-33-9
Molecular Formula	C11H24O3
Molecular Weight	204.31 g/mol
Synonyms	3-[(2-Ethylhexyl)oxy]-1,2-propanediol; Octoxyglycerin; 2-Ethylhexyl glycerin ether; Sensiva® SC 50; Euxyl® PE 9010; 1,2-Propanediol, 3-[(2-ethylhexyl)oxy]-; Ethylhexyl Glycerin
EINECS	274-687-2

Quality Control

Our Ethylhexylglycerin is produced under a strict quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Quality is verified through comprehensive analytical testing, including assay, identity, and impurity profiling. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) documenting all critical specifications is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow clear liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0 %
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5 %
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.447 - 1.452
Specific Gravity (20/20°C)	0.960 - 0.980

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.