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Solvent

ETHYL HEXANEDIOL

CAS 94-96-2 Updated
45

Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

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

About

2-ethyl-1,3-hexanediol — a glycol solvent and former insect repellent. Animal studies flagged reproductive effects, so EU/US use is restricted; fine in rinse-off, watch in leave-on.

Skin benefits

  • Solvent for fragrance and active ingredients
  • Mild humectant effect
  • Historically used as insect repellent carrier

Known concerns

  • Reproductive/developmental concerns in animal studies
  • EU restrictions for leave-on at high concentrations
  • Possible skin irritation

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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