Triethylhexanoin

Explained

Triethylhexanoin is created from glycerin and 2-ethylhexanoic acid. It is a solvent and emollient.

As a solvent, Triethylhexanoin helps dissolve ingredients to stable bases or help evenly distribute ingredients throughout the product.

It is also an emollient and helps condition the skin.

See all 1,383 products with Triethylhexanoin

What it does

Masking Obscuring or blocking
Skin Conditioning To hydrate and soften skin

Prevalence

Uncommon Percentage of products that contain it
1.6%
Top categories
Makeup
Treatments
Cleansers
Position Predominant list placement
Top 25%
Concentration Concentrations we've seen
1%

References

CosIng Data

CosIng ID 80354
INCI Name TRIETHYLHEXANOIN
EC #  230-896-0
All Functions Hair Conditioning, Masking, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning