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Ingredient record

Ethylhexylglycerin

CAS 70445-33-9

Function: Skin conditioning preservative booster
Status: Not restricted under the EU or UK annexes
In brief: Ethylhexylglycerin is a synthetic glyceryl ether, a clear liquid made from glycerin and an ethylhexyl group. In cosmetic products it helps keep the skin soft and in good condition, and it supports the work of the preservatives that stop microbes growing in a formula.
Also written: 에틸헥실글리세린
Appears in: 97 catalogue products