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Ethylhexylglycerin

CAS: 70445-33-9

Overview

Ethylhexylglycerin (CAS 70445-33-9 ) is a glycerol ether used across personal care, pharmaceutical, and industrial formulations as a multifunctional conditioning agent and preservation booster.

It enhances the efficacy of conventional preservatives, allowing formulators to reduce their concentration while maintaining microbial protection in various finished products.

In cosmetics and personal care, it functions as a skin-conditioning humectant and deodorant active, appearing in creams, lotions, and underarm products where it disrupts microbial cell membranes.

Paired with phenoxyethanol or other preservative systems, it extends antimicrobial coverage and supports clean-label formulation strategies increasingly demanded by modern brand owners.

In pharmaceutical topical preparations, it serves as a solvent and carrier that improves ingredient solubility and skin penetration in semi-solid dosage forms for medical applications.

Coatings and adhesive applications utilize it as a stabilizer and co-solvent where compatibility with both aqueous and non-aqueous systems is a primary sourcing requirement.

The material is supplied as a clear, low-viscosity liquid. Cosmetic-grade is the predominant commercial specification, with purity typically at 98% or higher to meet industry standards.

It is available in drum and IBC quantities suited to industrial and formulation-scale procurement, ensuring reliable supply chains for manufacturers and chemical distributors globally.

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Physical Properties

Boiling Point285 °C
Density0.962
Flash Point152°C(lit.)
ColorColourless
OdorCharacteristic
FormOil
Refractive Index1.4490 to 1.4530
Log P2.470 (est)

Safety & Handling

Danger GHS05 GHS07 Hazard Statements H312 Harmful in contact with skin H318 Causes serious eye damage H332 Harmful if inhaled H412 Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects Precautionary Statements P261 Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P273 Avoid release to the environment. P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P317 Get emergency medical help. P321 Specific treatment (see … on this label). P501 Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local regulations. P264+P265 Wash … thoroughly after handling. P302+P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water. P304+P340 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. P362+P364 Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. P305+P354+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.

Trade & Regulatory

HS Code2905399590

Other Names

3-(2-ethylhexyloxy)propane-12-diol | 3-[(2-Ethylhexyl)oxy]-12-propanediol | 147D247K3P | LADY GOONG | RefChem:57651 | 12-Propanediol3-[(2-ethylhexyl)oxy]- | Sensiva SC 50

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Chemical Properties

CAS Number
70445-33-9
EC Number
408-080-2
Mol. Weight
204.31
HS Code
2905399590

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