Triethylene Glycol

Triethylene Glycol

AKA “112-27-6, Triglycol, 2, 2'-(Ethane-1, 2-diylbis(oxy))diethanol, 2'-Ethylenedioxydiethanol, Trigen, 2-[2-(2-Hydroxyethoxy)ethoxy]ethanol, Triethylenglykol, Triethyleneglycol, 1, 2-Bis(2-hydroxyethoxy)ethane”

Ingredient

Ingredient Facts

Triethylene glycol

AKA: 112-27-6, Triglycol, 2, 2'-(Ethane-1, 2-diylbis(oxy))diethanol, 2'-Ethylenedioxydiethanol, Trigen, 2-[2-(2-Hydroxyethoxy)ethoxy]ethanol, Triethylenglykol, Triethyleneglycol, 1, 2-Bis(2-hydroxyethoxy)ethane

Ingredient · Perfuming · EWG: 4

Synthetic

Fragrance

Not Clean

Triethylene glycol is a poly(ethylene glycol) that is octane-1,8-diol in which the carbon atoms at positions 3 and 6 have been replaced by oxygen atoms. It has a role as a plasticiser. It is a primary alcohol, a diol and a poly(ethylene glycol).

Solubility greater than or equal to 100 mg/mL at 68 °F (NTP, 1992)

Formula

C6H14O4

Mol. Weight

150.17

CAS #

112-27-6

Form

Powder

State

Triethylene glycol is a colorless liquid with a mild odor. Dense than water. (USCG, 1999)

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Functions

Perfuming

Added for scent. Can be natural or synthetic. Common irritant and allergen — one of the top reasons people react to products.

Viscosity Controlling

Antioxidant

Moisturizing

Provides scent

Controls product thickness

Traditional Use

Synthetic humectant developed in the 20th century as a modern cosmetic ingredient to attract and retain moisture in skincare products, replacing some traditional plant-based humectants.