Ethoxydiglycol

Ethoxydiglycol

AKA “Diethylene glycol monoethyl ether, 2-(2-Ethoxyethoxy)ethanol, CARBITOL, Transcutol, Ethyl carbitol, Dioxitol, Ethoxy diglycol, Carbitol solvent”

Synthetic

Ingredient Facts

Ethoxydiglycol

AKA: Diethylene glycol monoethyl ether, 2-(2-Ethoxyethoxy)ethanol, CARBITOL, Transcutol, Ethyl carbitol, Dioxitol, Ethoxy diglycol, Carbitol solvent

Synthetic · Humectant · EWG: 4

Synthetic

Humectant

Fragrance

Solvent

Synthetic

Clean

A hydrating ingredient that helps lock moisture into skin while enhancing the scent and texture of the formula.

Solubility greater than or equal to 100 mg/mL at 68 °F (NTP, 1992)

Formula

C6H14O3

Mol. Weight

134.17

CAS #

111-90-0

Form

Liquid

State

Diethylene glycol monoethyl ether appears as a colorless, slightly viscous liquid with a mild pleasant odor. Flash point near 190 °F. Used to make soaps, dyes, and other chemicals.

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Functions

Humectant

A moisture magnet. Pulls water from the air and deeper skin layers up to the surface to keep skin plump and hydrated.

Perfuming

Added for scent. Can be natural or synthetic. Common irritant and allergen — one of the top reasons people react to products.

Solvent

Dissolves other ingredients so they distribute evenly in the formula. Often the invisible "base" everything else is mixed into.

Locks In Moisture

Traditional Use

A synthetic humectant and solvent created in the 20th century. Developed as an alternative to glycerin and propylene glycol, designed to absorb moisture and improve product texture in skincare formulations.