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DIETHYLENE GLYCOL/TRIETHYLENE GLYCOL ROSINATES

50

Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

A rosin ester used as a plasticiser and film-former. Real concerns: free diethylene glycol contamination is toxic and rosin is a known contact allergen — only acceptable with tight purity control.

Function

BINDINGDEPILATORYFILM FORMINGPLASTICISER

Skin benefits

  • Plasticizer and film-former in cosmetics
  • Useful binder in stick formulas
  • Low cost natural rosin derivative

Known concerns

  • Diethylene glycol residues are systemically toxic
  • Rosin (colophony) is a notorious contact allergen
  • Strict purity controls required

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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