Ethoxyethanol Acetate

AKA “2-Ethoxyethyl acetate, 111-15-9, ETHYLENE GLYCOL MONOETHYL ETHER ACETATE, Cellosolve acetate, Oxitol acetate, Oxytol acetate, 2-Ethoxyethanol acetate, Ethyl cellosolve acetate, 1-Acetoxy-2-ethoxyethane, Ethylglycol acetate”

Ingredient

Ingredient Facts

Ethoxyethanol acetate

AKA: 2-Ethoxyethyl acetate, 111-15-9, ETHYLENE GLYCOL MONOETHYL ETHER ACETATE, Cellosolve acetate, Oxitol acetate, Oxytol acetate, 2-Ethoxyethanol acetate, Ethyl cellosolve acetate, 1-Acetoxy-2-ethoxyethane, Ethylglycol acetate

Ingredient · Solvent · EWG: 4

Synthetic

Solvent

Not Clean

On the basis of the animal and clinical data included in this report, the CIR Expert Panel concludes that Ethoxyethanol and Ethoxyethanol Acetate are unsafe for use in cosmetic products.

Solubility greater than or equal to 100 mg/mL at 66 °F (NTP, 1992)

Formula

C6H12O3

Mol. Weight

132.16

CAS #

111-15-9

Form

Liquid

State

Ethylene glycol monoethyl ether acetate appears as a clear colorless liquid with a pleasant odor. Flash point of 120 °F. Less dense than water. Vapors are heavier than air.

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Functions

Solvent

Dissolves other ingredients so they distribute evenly in the formula. Often the invisible "base" everything else is mixed into.

Dissolves Ingredients

Locks In Moisture

Dissolves other ingredients

Traditional Use

A synthetic ester solvent created in the early 20th century for industrial applications. Later incorporated into cosmetics as a solvent and fragrance carrier with improved stability compared to simple alcohols.