Ethylhexylglycerin
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INCI Name: Ethylhexylglycerin
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Molecular Formula: C₁₁H₂₄O₃
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CAS Number: 70445-33-9
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Alternate Names:
- Octoxyglycerin
- 2-Ethylhexylglycerin
- Preservative Booster
- Skin Conditioning Agent
- Glyceryl Ether Derivative
Key Benefits:
- Boosts performance of cosmetic preservatives
- Provides mild antimicrobial support
- Improves skin feel and softness
- Reduces greasiness in formulations
- Enhances overall formulation stability
- Acts as deodorizing agent in personal care products
Benefits & Uses (Short):
- Used as preservative enhancer in skincare and haircare
- Improves texture and spreadability of creams and lotions
- Helps control odor-causing bacteria in deodorants
- Common in serums, creams, shampoos, deodorants, and wet wipes
- Works synergistically with phenoxyethanol and other preservatives
Recommended Usage Level:
- Skincare products: 0.1% – 1.0%
- Creams & lotions: 0.3% – 1.0%
- Deodorants: 0.5% – 1.0%
- Hair care: 0.2% – 0.8%
- Preservative boosting systems: 0.3% – 1.0%
How It Works (Short):
- Functions as a multifunctional glyceryl ether that enhances antimicrobial efficacy of primary preservatives
- Disrupts microbial cell membranes, reducing bacterial growth
- Improves preservative penetration and distribution within formulations
- Provides mild humectant-like skin conditioning properties
- Helps reduce surface tension, improving spreadability and skin feel
- Also contributes to deodorizing action by inhibiting odor-causing bacteria
FAQs:
Q: Is Ethylhexylglycerin a preservative?
A: It is not a full preservative but a preservative booster that enhances other preservatives.
Q: Can it be used alone for preservation?
A: No, it must be combined with primary preservatives like phenoxyethanol.
Q: Is it safe for skincare?
A: Yes, it is widely used and considered safe in regulated concentrations.
Q: Does it moisturize skin?
A: It has mild humectant and skin-conditioning properties.
Q: What products commonly use it?
A: Deodorants, creams, lotions, serums, and wet wipes.
