2-(2-Ethoxyethoxy) Ethanol
Used with care
2-(2-Ethoxyethoxy) Ethanol
2-(2-Ethoxyethoxy)Ethanol is an organic compound synthesised for industry, usually appearing as a clear liquid with a mild odour. Primarily used as a solvent, this ingredient can be used to help carry fragrance components in soaps and cosmetics. While it is among the safest available for this particular function, we consider this an area for safer chemistry innovation.
Other names: Ethoxydiglycol, Carbitol, Diethylene glycol monoethyl ether
INCI Name:
Ethoxydiglycol
Ingredient origins:
Synthetic
Role:
Fragrance
Common name:
2-(2-Ethoxyethoxy)Ethanol
EWG score: The EWG score is a hazard score ranging from 1-2 (low hazard), 3-6 (moderate hazard) and 7-10 (high hazard) published by the Environmental Working Group. Their data is sourced from the Skin Deep® database and studies published in open scientific literature.
1 - 2 (depends on usage)