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Emollient

DIETHYLENE GLYCOL DIETHYLHEXANOATE/DIISONONANOATE

65

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 CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENTHAIR CONDITIONINGPLASTICISERSKIN CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Lightweight emollient
  • Smooth spreadability

Known concerns

  • Diethylene glycol residual control critical
  • Limited public toxicology
  • Defaulted down per DEG-family caution

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

Related emollients

Same plant / compound family

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