Emollient
DIETHYLENE GLYCOL DIETHYLHEXANOATE/DIISONONANOATE
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
A liquid diester emollient — diethylene glycol esterified with branched C8 (2-ethylhexanoic) and C9 (isononanoic) acids. The diester itself is benign; safety hinges on tight control of free diethylene glycol residual.
Function
Skin benefits
- Lightweight emollient
- Smooth spreadability
Known concerns
- Diethylene glycol residual control critical
- Limited public toxicology
- Defaulted down per DEG-family caution
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
Related emollients
Same plant / compound family
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