Description
ETHOXYDIGLYCOL is a glycol ether, chemically described as 2-(2-ethoxyethoxy)ethanol Diethylene Glycol Monoethyl Ether (DEGEE), Ethoxydiglycol. As its name indicates, it is the monoethyl ether of diethylene glycol. It has the declared technical functions humectant, solvent and perfuming: in general terms, a humectant helps retain water in the product or on the application surface, a solvent dissolves other components of the formula, and the perfuming function groups ingredients that contribute to the aroma.
In Annex III of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009, which lists substances restricted subject to conditions, the substance has reference 297. The product types of the entry are "(a) Oxidative hair day products (b) Non-oxidative hair dye products (c) Rinse-off products other than hair dye products (d) Other non-spray cosmetic products (e) The following spray products: fine fragrances, hair sprays, antiperspirant and deodorant", and the corresponding maximum concentrations are "(a) 7% (b) 5% (c) 10% (d) 2,6% (e)2,6%". The applicable conditions literally establish: "(a) to (e): The level of ethylene glycol impurity in Ethoxydiglycol must be ≤ 0,1 %. Not to be used in eye products and oral products". The condition on the ethylene glycol impurity applies to all five product types, from (a) to (e). In the inventory, the cosmetic restriction of ETHOXYDIGLYCOL is recorded as III/297.
The information presented is for technical reference only and does not constitute a recommendation for use or an efficacy claim.