Laneth-10 Acetate

Laneth-10 Acetate

AKA “2-Hydroxyethyl acetate, Ethylene glycol monoacetate, 2-Acetoxyethanol, Glycol monoacetate, beta-Hydroxyethyl acetate, NSC-9234, ETHYLENEDIOL MONOACETATE, MONOACETYL ETHYLENE GLYCOL”

Synthetic

Ingredient Facts

Laneth-10 acetate

AKA: 2-Hydroxyethyl acetate, Ethylene glycol monoacetate, 2-Acetoxyethanol, Glycol monoacetate, Beta-Hydroxyethyl acetate, NSC-9234, ETHYLENEDIOL MONOACETATE, MONOACETYL ETHYLENE GLYCOL

Synthetic · Emollient · EWG: 4

Synthetic

Emollient

Cleanser

Emulsifier

Skin Conditioner

Hair Care

Barrier Lipid

Synthetic

Clean

A gentle conditioning agent that softens and moisturizes hair and skin while helping products blend smoothly together for better texture and absorption.

Solubility greater than or equal to 100 mg/mL at 70 °F (NTP, 1992)

Formula

C4H8O3

Mol. Weight

104.10

CAS #

65071-98-9

Form

Liquid

State

Almost odorless clear colorless liquid. (NTP, 1992)

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Functions

Hair Conditioning

A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.

Emollient

Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.

Emulsifying

Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.

Locks In Moisture

Traditional Use

A synthetic derivative of lanolin developed in the mid-20th century for use as an emulsifier and texture enhancer in cosmetics. Created to provide improved stability and spreadability compared to natural lanolin.