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ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN
Score
Data: Limited
CAS70445-33-9
facial moisturizer/ treatment (173 products)
moisturizer (153 products)
anti-aging (123 products)
sunscreen: SPF greater than 30 (78 products)
facial cleanser (62 products)
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ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN

Health concerns of ingredient
About the ratings
Cancer no information
Developmental & reproductive toxicity no information
Allergies & immunotoxicity no information
Use restrictions no information
Contamination concerns: none
Other HIGH concerns: Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
Other MODERATE concerns: Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
Other LOW concerns: Data gaps

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EWG provides information on personal care product ingredients from the published scientific literature, to supplement incomplete data available from companies and the government. The ratings below indicate the relative level of concern posed by exposure to the ingredients in this product - not the product itself - compared to other product formulations. The ratings reflect potential health hazards but do not account for the level of exposure or individual susceptibility, factors which determine actual health risks, if any. Learn more | Legal Disclaimer

Function/use(s): Deodorant Agent; Skin-Conditioning Agent - Miscellaneous; SKIN CONDITIONING

About ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN: Ethylhexylglycerin is a glyceryl ether used as a weak preservative and skin conditioning agent.

Synonym(s): OCTOXYGLYCERIN; 1,2-PROPANEDIOL, 3- ( (2-ETHYLHEXYL) OXY) -; 3- ( (2-ETHYLHEXYL) OXY) - 1,2-PROPANEDIOL; ETHYLHEXYGLYCERIN

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 in PubMed science library may include information on the toxicity of this chemical see search results ->   PubMed

Government, industry, academic studies and classifications
government/industry list/academic study appears on list as classification(s)
European Union - Classification & Labelling3-(2-ETHYLHEXYLOXY)PROPANE-1,2-DIOLXi; R41; R 52-53

references
government/industry list/academic study reference
European Union - Classification & LabellingCPS&Q (Consumer Products Safety & Quality) formely known as ECB (European Chemicals Bureau). 2008. Classification and Labelling: Chemicals: Annex VI of Directive 67/548/EEC through the 31st ATP.

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