ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN
Deodorant Agent; Skin-Conditioning Agent - Miscellaneous; SKIN CONDITIONING
Also listed as
OCTOXYGLYCERIN; 1,2-PROPANEDIOL, 3- ( (2-ETHYLHEXYL) OXY) -; 3- ( (2-ETHYLHEXYL) OXY) - 1,2-PROPANEDIOL; ETHYLHEXYGLYCERIN
Given the incomplete information made available by companies and the government, EWG provides additional information on personal care product ingredients from the published scientific literature. The chart below indicates that research studies have found that exposure to this ingredient -- not the products containing it -- caused the indicated health effect(s) in the studies reviewed by Skin Deep researchers. Actual health risks, if any, will vary based on the level of exposure to the ingredient and individual susceptibility -- information not available in Skin Deep.
| This ingredient: | |
 | Cancer |
| Developmental/reproductive toxicity |
| Violations, restrictions & warnings |
| Allergies/immunotoxicity |
| Contamination concerns |
 | Other strong concerns for this ingredient: Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) |
 | Other moderate concerns for this ingredient: Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) |
 | Lesser or emerging concerns for this ingredient: Data gaps |
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See products containing ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN | |
About ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN: Ethylhexylglycerin is the organic compound.
ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN has reported used in the following product types: facial moisturizer/treatment (166); moisturizer (111); anti-aging (108); conditioner (54); facial cleanser (54); shampoo (53); body wash/cleanser (47); hand cream (38); lip gloss (36); around-eye cream (34)
Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
| type of concern | product conditions | reference |
| Limited evidence of eye toxicity | products for use around the eyes | European Union - Classification & Labelling |
Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
| type of concern | product conditions | reference |
| Classified as irritant | European Union - Classification & Labelling |
Data gaps
| type of concern | product conditions | reference |
| Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel | ||
| 4 studies on toxicity in PubMed see search results -> | PubMed |
Government, industry, academic studies and classifications
| government/industry list/academic study | appears on list as | classification(s) |
| European Union - Classification & Labelling | 3-(2-ETHYLHEXYLOXY)PROPANE-1,2-DIOL | •Irritant (eyes, skin, or lungs) •Risk of serious damage to eyes |
references
| government/industry list/academic study | reference |
| European Union - Classification & Labelling | CPS&Q (Consumer Products Safety & Quality) formely known as ECB (European Chemicals Bureau). 2008. Classification and Labelling: Chemicals: Annex I of Directive 67/548/EEC through the 31st ATP. |
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