Ethoxydiglycol — Allergy Risk & Safety Profile
INCI: ETHOXYDIGLYCOL
Key Facts
- CAS Number
- 111-90-0
- Category
- solvent
- Risk Level
- low
- Common Allergen
- No
- Found In
- hair dye, nail polish
Is Ethoxydiglycol safe in cosmetics?
Ethoxydiglycol is rated low risk in cosmetic products. It is not classified as a common allergen and is generally well-tolerated by most skin types. Safer alternatives include Water, Glycerin, Propanediol. Commonly found in hair dye, nail polish.
What is Ethoxydiglycol?
Ethoxydiglycol is a solvent commonly used in cosmetic and personal care products. It is generally considered safe for use in cosmetics at recommended concentrations.
Allergy & Safety Information
Ethoxydiglycol is considered safe for cosmetic use. No significant safety concerns have been identified at typical use concentrations. As with any cosmetic ingredient, discontinue use if irritation occurs.
This ingredient is considered low risk from an allergenicity perspective. Reactions are uncommon at typical cosmetic use concentrations. However, no ingredient is universally safe — if you notice redness, itching, or irritation after using a product containing this ingredient, discontinue use and monitor whether symptoms resolve.
How to Identify Ethoxydiglycol in Products
Cosmetic ingredients are listed by their INCI (International Nomenclature of Cosmetic Ingredients) name in descending order of concentration. To check whether a product contains Ethoxydiglycol, scan the ingredient list for its INCI name exactly as it appears above. Ingredients present at 1% or less may appear in any order after the 1% threshold.
Product types to prioritise checking: Hair dye, Nail polish. These product categories are the most common sources of Ethoxydiglycol exposure based on formulation data.
Not sure if your products contain Ethoxydiglycol? Paste the ingredient list into the free ingredient checker to scan for Ethoxydiglycol and other allergens automatically.
Safer Alternatives
These ingredients serve a similar function with lower allergy risk:
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ethoxydiglycol safe for sensitive skin?
Ethoxydiglycol is generally well-tolerated, even by sensitive skin types.
What products contain Ethoxydiglycol?
Ethoxydiglycol is commonly found in hair dye, nail polish.
What does Ethoxydiglycol do in cosmetics?
Ethoxydiglycol functions as a solvent in formulations.
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