The Basics On Ethylhexylglycerin
What is Ethylhexylglycerin?
A synthetic skin-conditioning agent used as a preservative or as a carrier.
What are other names for Ethylhexylglycerin?
1,2-PROPANEDIOL, 3-((2-ETHYLHEXYL)OXY)-, 3-((2-ETHYLHEXYL)OXY)- 1,2-PROPANEDIOL, ETHYLHEXYGLYCERIN, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN, and OCTOXYGLYCERIN
What is Ethylhexylglycerin used for?
Ethylhexylglycerin functions as a preservative, a preservative enhancer, a surfactant, a deodorizer, and a skin-conditioning agent. As a preservative, ethylhexylglycerin works by reducing interfacial tension on the cellular walls of microorganisms, promoting rapid destruction.
How Ethylhexylglycerin is classified
Miscellaneous, Preservatives
Recommendations for using Ethylhexylglycerin during pregnancy and breastfeeding
Limited data suggests no known risk
Ethylhexylglycerin During Pregnancy
What we know about using Ethylhexylglycerin while pregnant or breastfeeding
Limited information available.
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General safety info about Ethylhexylglycerin from CIR
No report found.
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Products where you might find Ethylhexylglycerin
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List of References
General sources: Drugs and Lactation Database (LactMed) [Internet]. Bethesda (MD): National Library of Medicine (US); 2006-. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK501922/
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