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HYDROXYETHOXYETHYL UREA

Urea, N-[2-(2-hydroxyethoxy)ethyl]-

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

Regulatory evidence by market

No rule for this ingredient has been imported for any of the 13 markets tracked here.

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Chemical identity and properties

PubChem 2D chemical structure for CAS 23194-10-7
CAS 23194-10-7PubChem CID 22381326

Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), alpha-(2-((aminocarbonyl)amino)ethyl)-omega-hydroxy-

IUPAC name
2-(2-hydroxyethoxy)ethylurea
Molecular formula
C5H12N2O3
Molecular weight
148.16 g/mol
Exact mass
148.08479225 Da
XLogP3
-1.9
Topological polar surface area
84.6 Ų
Hydrogen-bond donors
3
Hydrogen-bond acceptors
3
Covalent units
1
Defined stereocentres
0

Also known as

RefChem:865107Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.-[2-[(aminocarbonyl)amino]ethyl]-.omega.-hydroxy-[2-(2-hydroxyethoxy)ethyl]ureaHYDROXYETHOXYETHYL UREA1-(2-(2-hydroxyethoxy)ethyl)urea2-Hydroxyethoxyethyl ureaN-(2-(2-Hydroxyethoxy)ethyl)ureaUrea, [2-(2-hydroxyethoxy)ethyl]-
9 more reported names
Urea, N-(2-(2-hydroxyethoxy)ethyl)-25I33G5MHJUrea, N-[2-(2-hydroxyethoxy)ethyl]-N-[2-(2-Hydroxyethoxy)ethyl]ureaUNII-25I33G5MHJHydroxyethoxyethyl urea [INCI]2-(2-hydroxyethoxy)ethyl]ureaCS-0242506EN300-250581
External database identifiers

Retrieved from NIH PubChem on 2026-08-31 by checksum-valid CAS matching. Chemical properties do not replace the regulatory decision on this page.

Inventory details for HYDROXYETHOXYETHYL UREA

INCI name

HYDROXYETHOXYETHYL UREA

Description

Urea, N-[2-(2-hydroxyethoxy)ethyl]-

Record provenance

Inventory reference
89060
Imported identity
HYDROXYETHOXYETHYL UREA
Source update
11/10/2012
European Commission CosIng source notes

Key data

EC
Restriction
Function
HAIR CONDITIONING
Enhancing the appearance and feel of hair. Leaving the hair easy to comb, supple, soft and shiny and/or imparting volume, lightness, gloss, texture, etc.
SKIN CONDITIONING
Maintaining the skin in good condition.
SKIN PROTECTING
Helping to avoid harmful effects to the skin from external factors.

Official EU ingredient-name evidence

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

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How HYDROXYETHOXYETHYL UREA appears in the CosIng inventory

The CosIng inventory lists HYDROXYETHOXYETHYL UREA 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.

HYDROXYETHOXYETHYL UREA 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

HYDROXYETHOXYETHYL UREA 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.

According to the EU CosIng inventory, HYDROXYETHOXYETHYL UREA carries the following function designation(s):

CAS 23194-10-7 may appear across multiple EU annex records. Viewing the CAS lookup page shows all Annex II–VI entries sharing this identifier, which is useful for identifying cross-annex regulatory status of the same chemical substance.

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Source note for HYDROXYETHOXYETHYL UREA

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

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