What function does GLYCOL DIETHYLHEXANOATE serve in cosmetics?

According to the EU CosIng inventory, GLYCOL DIETHYLHEXANOATE carries the following function designation(s): SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING.

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GLYCOL DIETHYLHEXANOATE

Hexanoic acid, 2-ethyl-, 1,2-ethanediyl diester

GLYCOL DIETHYLHEXANOATE is listed in the EU CosIng inventory, but no direct annex records are linked on this page yet.

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One PubChem compound was retained because the exact CosIng name appears among its reported synonyms.

PubChem title: Glycol Diethylhexanoate
IUPAC name: 2-(2-ethylhexanoyloxy)ethyl 2-ethylhexanoate
Molecular formula: C18H34O4
Molecular weight: 314.5 g/mol
InChIKey: XCQFTFZCTGZCNP-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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Inventory details for GLYCOL DIETHYLHEXANOATE

INCI name

GLYCOL DIETHYLHEXANOATE

Description

Hexanoic acid, 2-ethyl-, 1,2-ethanediyl diester

Record provenance

Inventory reference: 34131
Imported identity: GLYCOL DIETHYLHEXANOATE
Source update: 15/10/2010

European Commission CosIng source notes

Annex records for GLYCOL DIETHYLHEXANOATE

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Key data

CAS

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The CosIng inventory records no CAS number for this ingredient. That is the absence of an identifier in the source, not a finding about the substance.

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Restriction

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Function

SKIN CONDITIONING: Maintaining the skin in good condition.
SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT: Acting as lubricants on the skin surface providing the skin with a soft and smooth appearance.
VISCOSITY CONTROLLING: Increasing or decreasing the viscosity (thickness) of cosmetics.

Official EU ingredient-name evidence

The ingredient name exactly matches the official 2025 EU glossary of common ingredient names.

#11312 · GLYCOL DIETHYLHEXANOATE

Ingredients with overlapping formulation functions

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GLYCOL DIBEHENATEOPACIFYING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING

GLYCOL DILAURATESKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING

GLYCOL DIOLEATESKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING

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ECHA CHEM / Information on chemicals PubChem PUG REST EU Safety Gate cosmetic product alerts ECHA CHEM US EPA CompTox Cosmetic Ingredient Review safety assessments FDA Global Substance Registration System ILO/WHO International Chemical Safety Cards Japan NITE-CHRIP NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards OECD eChemPortal

How GLYCOL DIETHYLHEXANOATE appears in the CosIng inventory

The CosIng inventory lists GLYCOL DIETHYLHEXANOATE as a cosmetic ingredient and this page links it to 0 annex records. The inventory entry captures names and identifiers, while the annex records show where the substance is prohibited, restricted or positively listed in EU cosmetics law.

GLYCOL DIETHYLHEXANOATE is also tagged with 3 cosmetic functions in the official data. Function labels describe intended use, but they do not replace regulatory review of linked annex records before formulation or labelling work.

Frequently asked questions

GLYCOL DIETHYLHEXANOATE is listed in the EU CosIng ingredient inventory with no direct annex restriction records linked at this time. Absence of an annex link does not guarantee unrestricted use — always verify against the current official CosIng database before formulating.

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Source note for GLYCOL DIETHYLHEXANOATE

This page reproduces the CosIng inventory entry for GLYCOL DIETHYLHEXANOATE from public European Commission cosmetic ingredient materials and shows linked identifiers even when no direct annex match is currently attached.

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