Ethylhexylglycerin is a chemical compound that is a direct derivative of glycerine. Ethylhexylglycerin is known for its deodorizing properties that also find extensive use as a preservative and as an active skin conditioning agent.
It finds extensive use as an alternative to parabens in cosmetic preparations since parabens have time and again, been identified as a source of several critical diseases in humans.
It is also an active surfactant. When it comes to using the chemical as a preservative, the same works really well, even in small amounts and makes it an economical choice for mass producing cosmetic plants. In many types of research, it has proved its merit as an enhancer for cosmetic preparations thereby replacing parabens from several products.
The chemical arrests the growth of bacteria that causes body odour all the while making it sure that the beneficial bacteria present on the human skin are left undisturbed. It is known for its ability to boost the efficiency of all known traditional preservatives. It also acts as a stabilizer in cosmetic preparations that keeps microbial life in check.
Further, Ethylhexylglycerin represents the 1-alkyl glycerine ethers group. The chemical is highly pure, colourless and carries a mild odour that is easy to miss, but for a trained nose.
BELGUARD® EHG (2-Ethyl Hexyl Glycerine) is a multifunctional cosmetic additive with excellent skin care properties. It is effective against odour causing gram positive bacteria & enhances the efficacy of traditional preservatives. It acts as excellent moisturizer & improves skin feel of cosmetic formulations. It also helps to reduce the surface tension between the various liquids and oils in beauty products. It is one of the most commonly used ingredients in skincare products.
| Product Name | Ethylhexylglycerin |
| CAS No. | 70445-33-9 |
| EINECS No. | 408-080-2 |
| Chemical Name | 3-(2-Ethylhexyloxy) propane-1, 2-diol |
| Chemical Formula | C 11 H 24 O3 |
| Molecular Weight | 204.306. |
| Synonyms | Octoxyglycerin, 2-Ethylhexylglycerine, Microcare |
| Structure |  |
| Description | Parameter |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Clear colourless liquid |
| Odour | Mild characteristic odour |
| APHA | Max. 30 |
| Assay by GC | Min. 98% |
| Density at 200°C | 0.95 – 0.97 |
| Refractive Index at 200°C | 1.449 - 1.453 |
Skin care additive and deodorant active 0.3 - 1.0%. It has been used in the application of wet wipes (concentration 0.3 - 1.0%), leave on formulations (concentration 0.3 – 0.1%) and Deodorants (concentration 0.3 - 1.0%).
Store in a cool dry area. Protect it from the extreme heat conditions.
Two years from the date of manufacturing.
220 kg, 50 kg, 30 kg HDPE Drum or HDPE Carboy.
