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ETHYLOXALYL ETHYL GLYCINATE
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
Ethyloxalyl Ethyl Glycinate is a cosmetic ingredient used in product formulations. Exercise caution due to limited available safety data.
Ethyloxalyl Ethyl Glycinate is a dual ethyl ester of oxalic acid and glycinic acid, listed on EU CosIng as a skin-conditioning agent. The oxalyl-glycine moiety has pharmaceutical precedent as a chelating scaffold. This ingredient is not listed on EU Annex II or III restrictions. The ethyl ester function facilitates skin penetration. Chelating properties may enhance preservative efficacy in water-based formulations.
Skin benefits
- Skin conditioning and emollient properties
- Chelating action can improve formula stability
- May enhance delivery of metal-ion dependent actives
Known concerns
- Oxalic acid derivatives may cause mild irritation at high concentrations
- Limited specific cosmetic safety data — general ester precautions apply
- Avoid use in eye area formulations
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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