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Aminoethyl Propanediol
AKA “115-70-8, 2-AMINO-2-ETHYL-1, 3-PROPANEDIOL, 1, 3-Propanediol, 2-amino-2-ethyl-, 2-Amino-2-ethylpropanediol, NSC 8803, EINECS 204-101-2, AEPD-85, UNII-0ADF1987D4, 2-Amino-1, 3-dihydroxy-2-ethylpropane”
Ingredient
Ingredient Facts
Aminoethyl propanediol
AKA: 115-70-8, 2-AMINO-2-ETHYL-1, 3-PROPANEDIOL, 1, 3-Propanediol, 2-amino-2-ethyl-, 2-Amino-2-ethylpropanediol, NSC 8803, EINECS 204-101-2, AEPD-85, UNII-0ADF1987D4, 2-Amino-1, 3-dihydroxy-2-ethylpropane
Ingredient · Buffering · EWG: 1
Synthetic
Clean
2-Amino-2-ethylpropanediol
Formula
C5H13NO2
Mol. Weight
119.16
CAS #
115-70-8
Form
Liquid
State
Liquid
See origin →
Functions
Buffering
Stabilizes pH
Antioxidant Protection
Reduces Inflammation
Wound Healing
Traditional Use
Synthetic pH buffer and humectant developed in the 20th century for use in cosmetics. Created to neutralize acids in formulations and improve skin hydration.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
ewg-1
medical-approval
pregnancy-nursing-safe
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Safety Assessment of Tromethamine, Aminomethyl Propanediol, and Aminoethyl Propanediol as Used in Cosmetics.
Becker LC, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Hill RA, Klaassen CD et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2018
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Safety Assessment of Tromethamine, Aminomethyl Propanediol, and Aminoethyl Propanediol as Used in Cosmetics.
Becker LC, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Hill RA, Klaassen CD et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2018
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Safety Assessment of Tromethamine, Aminomethyl Propanediol and Aminoethyl Propanediol as Used in Cosmetics
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel
International Journal of Toxicology
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Aminoethyl Propanediol
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Aminoethyl Propanediol
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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2-Amino-1,2-bis(4-methoxyphenol) ethanol and its salts
Health Canada
Health Canada Cosmetic Ingredient Hotlist
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Progress in 1,3-propanediol biosynthesis.
Li B, Gao W, Pan Y, Yao Y, Liu G
Frontiers in bioengineering and biotechnology, 2024
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Effects of 1,3-propanediol associated, or not, with butylene glycol and/or glycerol on skin hydration and skin barrier function.
Pinto JR, Monteiro E Silva SA, Leonardi GR
International journal of cosmetic science, 2024
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR