Skip to main content
InventoryRef 9486220/04/2018

ACETAMIDOETHOXYETHANOL

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

ACETAMIDOETHOXYETHANOL 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.

That describes this inventory, not the law. No imported rule is not evidence that an ingredient is permitted: a rule may exist under another name or identifier, or in a dataset not yet imported here.

Chemical identity and properties

PubChem 2D chemical structure for CAS 118974-46-2
CAS 118974-46-2PubChem CID 14143909

Acetamidoethoxyethanol

IUPAC name
N-[2-(2-hydroxyethoxy)ethyl]acetamide
Molecular formula
C6H13NO3
Molecular weight
147.17 g/mol
Exact mass
147.08954328 Da
XLogP3
-1.3
Topological polar surface area
58.6 Ų
Hydrogen-bond donors
2
Hydrogen-bond acceptors
3
Covalent units
1
Defined stereocentres
0

Also known as

Elfamoist ACLVX2APC4XRUNII-LVX2APC4XR5-(Acetylamino)-3-oxapentan-1-olN-(2-(2-Hydroxyethoxy)ethyl)acetamideAcetamidoethoxyethanol [INCI]Acetamide, N-(2-(2-hydroxyethoxy)ethyl)-Acetamide, N-[2-(2-hydroxyethoxy)ethyl]-
3 more reported names
RefChem:1993375-acetylamino-3-oxa-1-pentanolEN300-217925
External database identifiers

Evidence from additional scientific databases

NIH PubChem PUG-View
Exact identifier match14143909

Attributed physical-property, hazard, environmental and use annotations.

  • Signal: Warning Source: European Chemicals Agency (ECHA)
  • GHS Hazard Statements: H315 (100%): Causes skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation]; H319 (100%): Causes serious eye irritation [Warning Serious eye damage/eye irritation]; H335 (100%): May cause respiratory irritation [Warning Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; Respiratory tract irritation] Source: European Chemicals Agency (ECHA)
  • Precautionary Statement Codes: P261, P264, P264+P265, P271, P280, P302+P352, P304+P340, P305+P351+P338, P319, P321, P332+P317, P337+P317, P362+P364, P403+P233, P405, and P501 (click each P-code to see the statement) Source: European Chemicals Agency (ECHA)
  • ECHA C&L Notifications Summary: The GHS information provided by 1 company from 1 notification to the ECHA C&L Inventory. Source: European Chemicals Agency (ECHA)

Mapped by: Existing checksum-valid CAS to unique PubChem CID match. Retrieved: 2026-08-31. Open source record

Scientific classifications and hazard annotations provide context and do not replace the market-specific regulatory decision shown above.

Additional source coverage and match status
SourceResultChecked
NIH PubChem PUG-ViewExact match2026-08-31

A recorded no-match is useful evidence that the source was checked; it is not a claim that the substance does not exist elsewhere.

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 ACETAMIDOETHOXYETHANOL

INCI name

ACETAMIDOETHOXYETHANOL

Description

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

Record provenance

Inventory reference
94862
Imported identity
ACETAMIDOETHOXYETHANOL
Source update
20/04/2018
European Commission CosIng source notes

Key data

EC
Restriction
Function
HUMECTANT
Retaining and/or preserving the moisture in a product during use.

Official EU ingredient-name evidence

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

Ingredients with overlapping formulation functions

Additional official and scientific sources

11 external databases to check this identity in

How ACETAMIDOETHOXYETHANOL appears in the CosIng inventory

The CosIng inventory lists ACETAMIDOETHOXYETHANOL 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.

ACETAMIDOETHOXYETHANOL is also tagged with 1 cosmetic function 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

ACETAMIDOETHOXYETHANOL 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, ACETAMIDOETHOXYETHANOL carries the following function designation(s):

CAS 118974-46-2 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.

Use the INCI Checker to screen a full ingredient list across selected markets, or compare this substance across all supported market datasets.

Source note for ACETAMIDOETHOXYETHANOL

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

Use this inventory page to research ACETAMIDOETHOXYETHANOL and compare linked records, but verify restrictions and legal status against the current official source text and law before making regulatory decisions.

Tools & next steps

Check your formula

Scan a full INCI list to detect ACETAMIDOETHOXYETHANOL and any linked EU annex restrictions or allergen flags.

INCI Checker

Search similar ingredients

Find other inventory ingredients and annex entries related to ACETAMIDOETHOXYETHANOL, its identifiers or nearby name variants.

Search