Triethylhexanoin

Triethylhexanoin at a Glance

• Synthetic mixture of glycerin and 2-ethylhexanoic acid
• Functions as a solvent and occlusive agent
• Also works as a skin-conditioning emollient and hair conditioner
• Considered safe as used in cosmetics

Triethylhexanoin Description

A synthetic mixture of glycerin and a triglyceride fatty acid known as 2-ethylhexanoic acid. Triethylhexanoin functions primarily as a solvent, occlusive agent, skin-conditioning emollient, and hair conditioner.

Triethylhexanoin is considered safe as used in cosmetics, where it is used in amounts up to 100% (in certain face and neck treatments) and 63% in lipsticks. Despite such high concentrations, many leave-on skin care products with triethylhexanoin use it in amounts between 3–5%.

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