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Solvent

TRIETHYLENE GLYCOL

CAS 112-27-6
70

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

A glycol used as a humectant and solvent. Considered low-toxicity for topical use but a less common pick than propylene or butylene glycol; mild irritation possible.

Function

FRAGRANCEVISCOSITY CONTROLLINGPERFUMING

Skin benefits

  • Humectant and solvent
  • Carrier for actives
  • Low toxicity

Known concerns

  • Mild irritant at high %
  • Petrochemical origin
  • Limited cosmetic data

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

PC

PubChem

U.S. NIH compound data, GHS hazard codes and toxicity literature.

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