Is Diethoxyethyl Succinate safe in cosmetics?
Diethoxyethyl Succinate has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Diethoxyethyl Succinate
Also known as: UNII-R1B8ZV94R9
INCI: DIETHOXYETHYL SUCCINATE
Diethoxyethyl Succinate (CAS 26962-29-8) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Emollient; skin conditioning agent (softener). EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Emollient; skin conditioning agent (softener)
Safety Rating
GOOD
Chemistry & Identifiers
IUPAC Name
bis(2-ethoxyethyl) butanedioate
InChIKey
SWQUTKGVXGTROS-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted — no CFR restriction
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Diethoxyethyl Succinate.
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Solvent
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Diethoxyethyl Succinate.
Regulatory Flags
potential-allergen
Known Synonyms
UNII-R1B8ZV94R9
Chemical Function
Solvent
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Diethoxyethyl Succinate allowed in the EU?
Diethoxyethyl Succinate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Diethoxyethyl Succinate do in cosmetics?
Diethoxyethyl Succinate functions as: Emollient; skin conditioning agent (softener). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 26962-29-8.
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